All of the following dietary substances are known to adversely affect calcium balance EXCEPT

a. a high-fiber diet.
b. lactose in the diet.
c. phytic acid in the diet.
d. phosphorus in the diet at a level 3 times that of calcium.


b

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A fatty acid with a 10-carbon chain and one double carbon bond is characterized as a

A. saturated, medium-chain fatty acid. B. saturated, long-chain fatty acid. C. monounsaturated, medium-chain fatty acid. D. monounsaturated, long-chain fatty acid.

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A healthy diet is important in the treatment of metabolic syndrome but becoming physically active will likely have a much stronger effect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Overconsumption of fluids can cause ________, which can be fatal

A. dehydration B. hyponatremia C. overstimulation of the thirst mechanism D. excessive sweating

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