Your risk for severe obesity is five times greater if

A. you do not exercise.
B. you consume soft drinks.
C. your parents are severely obese.
D. you do not get enough sleep.


C

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After a meal, most of the fat that eventually empties into the blood is in the form of particles known as ____

A) ?micelles B) ?chylomicrons C) ?low-density lipoproteins D) ?very-low-density lipoproteins

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Alpha-linolenic acid is an example of what type of fatty acid?

a. monounsaturated b. omega-3 fatty acid c. saturated d. omega-6 fatty acid

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Edgar does not like drinking milk but likes cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. What can you tell about Edgar's calcium intake?

A. Edgar is getting adequate calcium from his diet. Cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are good sources of calcium. B. Unless Edgar adds dark green leafy vegetables to his diet, he will not get adequate calcium. C. Edgar is probably consuming excessive amounts of calcium that can lead to toxicity. Calcium is concentrated when cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are made from milk. D. Edgar is probably not getting enough calcium. Calcium is removed from milk when cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are made.

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