Trans fats are unhealthy for your heart because they

a. Have no effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
b. Lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels
c. Raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels
d. Raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels


Ans: c. Raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels

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pregnancy? A) Her baby has an increased risk for being large for gestational age. B) She should gain 0.6 lb/week during the second and third trimesters. C) Her baby has an increased risk of childhood obesity and insulin resistance. D) She should restrict her caloric intake and attempt to lose weight before delivery.

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Jana's BMI is 25.5. She skips breakfast and usually eats a salad for lunch. While she is with friends, she eats large amounts of cookies, pastries, and ice cream. After eating such foods, she excuses herself to go to the bathroom. Her friends are amazed that she doesn't gain weight. Based on this information, Jana may have ________.

A. systemic lipodystrophy B. bulimia nervosa C. a "lazy" spleen D. a hypoactive thyroid gland

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When BCAAs are catabolized to their corresponding keto acid in muscle, the nitrogen must be transported directly to the kidney as glutamine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The DASH diet for a person who needs 2000 kcal/day includes _____ servings from the fruit group per day

a. < 2 b. 2-3 c. 4-5 d. 7-8

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