The primary concern with exercise at high altitude is ________
A) the lack of oxygen in the air
B) the decreased temperature
C) the lower barometric pressure, limiting oxygen transport in the blood
D) a loss of appetite
C
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Optimal nutrition is important even before conception in order to __________.
a.) reduce overconsumption of folic acid b) lose weight to attract a mate c) develop healthy sperm and egg cells d) gain weight in preparation for pregnancy
Strength training and short-distance sprinting are examples of:
What will be an ideal response?
Jennie Wilson is a 42-year-old administrative assistant who is about to undergo gastric bypass surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems of diabetes and hypertension. In order to achieve and maintain weight loss after surgery, Ms. Wilson should be encouraged to _____
a. avoid drinking high-calorie beverages b. eat at least one cup of food at each meal c. limit her physical activity d. snack between meals to avoid feelings of hunger e. drink plenty of liquids between meals
Which of the following describes a feature of cis-fatty acids and trans-fatty acids?
a. In nature, most double bonds are trans b. Hydrogenation converts trans-fatty acids to cis-fatty acids c. The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants d. In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than like unsaturated fats