Bone health is easily determined by a measurement of blood calcium level.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Measuring blood calcium levels is not an accurate indicator of total body calcium because blood calcium levels vary according to the intake of other positive ions (e.g., sodium, potassium, and magnesium).
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A loss of only 5 kg (11 lb) can reduce the risk of symptomatic _______________ by 50%
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why would an endurance athlete limit the amount of fat in a pre-competition meal?
a. Contributes to faster dehydration b. Delays gastric emptying c. Slows the metabolism of carbohydrate d. All of the above
Why do produce stores and supermarkets often spray water on fresh fruits and vegetables? Explain the principle behind this common practice. Can you think of any problems that might occur? Why do lemons that are stored in water produce twice the amount of juice that they normally do?
What will be an ideal response?
Obesity is second only to _________ in causing premature deaths.
a. motor vehicle accidents b. tobacco c. underweight d. suicide e. alcohol