As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. Injection of leptin b. Supplements of ghrelin c. Long-term resistance exercise d. Consumption of high-protein diets
Butter has fatty acids in this order of predominance :
a. PUFA, MUFA, SFA b. SAT, MUFA, PUFA c. MUFA, SAT, PUFA d. MUFA, PUFA, SAT
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a. they include regular exercise b. they offer realistic weight loss goals c. they offer problem-solving solutions to dietary practices that can be followed over a lifetime d. they cost a lot of money and are usually not offered to low-income families
What is the name of the mineral that provides strength and structure to bones and teeth, is critical for muscle contraction, helps maintain a normal heartbeat, participates in blood clotting, and may reduce the risk for hypertension, colon cancer, kidney
stones, and obesity. What will be an ideal response?