An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age (roughly 9 pounds or higher) is said to have ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word
macrosomia
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The hormone epinephrine:
a. lowers blood glucose during catabolic stress b. raises blood glucose during catabolic stress c. is secreted from the pituitary gland d. stimulates glycogen production
What is the effect of excess caffeine intake?
a. insomnia b. nausea c. bloating d. weight gain
How is copper like iron?
a. Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism.
b. Both are found in ample amounts in milk.
c. A deficiency of both causes anemia.
d. Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid.
e. Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica.
People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to ____
a. the lack of trans fats b. the liberal use of olive oil c. decreased sodium intake d. the liberal use of safflower oil e. increased vitamin D absorption from sunlight