All of the following are true regarding the genes in our bodies EXCEPT:
a. genes replicate themselves exactly over generations.
b. changes in genetic traits do not account for increases in the incidence of a disease.
c. our genes have been around for 4000 years.
d. lasting modifications in genes almost never occur.
c
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a. vitamin B12; beef and legumes b. folate; green leafy vegetables and legumes c. vitamin B6; pork and legumes d. vitamin A; carrots and milk
Todd is a full-time student on a limited food budget who, fortunately, has access to a kitchen and likes to cook his own meals. He always buys vegetables and fruits that are in season in order to save money. During the fall, he chooses:
a. apples, pears, and acorn and butternut squash. b. berries, peaches, zucchini, and melons. c. asparagus, green beans, sweet peas, and rhubarb. d. oranges, grapefruits, sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and greens.
Which adipokine promotes inflammation and causes insulin resistance?
a. Leptin b. Adiponectin c. Resistin d. Retinol e. Chemerin
The recommended total fiber intake for a 13-year-old boy is _____ g/day.
A. 27 B. 29 C. 31 D. 33 E. 35