Adipokines are hormones produced by adipocytes that
A. initiate adipocyte hypertrophy.
B. initiate adipocyte hyperplasia.
C. control visceral adipose tissue but not subcutaneous adipose tissue.
D. communicate with other tissues to help regulate energy balance.
D
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With respect to nutrition guidance, children with _____ have specific blood iron testing with interpretations that differ from the usual guidelines.
A. cystic fibrosis B. sickle-cell disease C. Down syndrome D. spina bifida E. pediatric AIDS
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false