High concentrations of electrolytes in the bloodstream can cause
A. hyponatremia.
B. overhydration.
C. cells to shrink.
D. cells to swell.
ANS: C
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A. reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day B. reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day C. lost 10–15% of their body weight D. increased aerobic activity E. had the highest blood pressure
Regular physical activity along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat
A. osteoarthritis. B. gallstones. C. constipation. D. diarrhea.
In order to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, the FDA has mandated that folic acid be added to ____
a. grain products b. milk and dairy foods c. frozen and canned vegetables d. ground beef e. fruit juices
Besides providing energy, their main function, carbohydrates also play other roles in the body which includes all of the following except
A) galactose is needed by nerve tissue B) in breast-feeding moms, galactose combines with glucose to produce lactose. C) oligosaccharides are associated with mitochondrial membrane structures D) monosaccharides ribose and deoxyribose play non-energy roles as components of RNA and DNA