Rickets is a disease of _______________, whereas osteomalacia develops in _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


childhood; adults

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High blood levels of LDL-cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Approximately $10 billion is spent annually on advertising by food companies. What percentage of this is spent on candy and gum, and what percentage on fruits and vegetables?

A. 14 percent, 0 percent B. 19 percent, 3 percent C. 24 percent, 6 percent D. 29 percent, 9 percent

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The purpose of the villi and microvilli in the intestinal tract is to: a. move food components through the intestinal tract to be removed from the body. b. reduce the absorbing surface of the intestines

c. trap the nutrient particles and absorb them into the cells. d. prevent nutrients from being absorbed. e. secrete digesting enzymes.

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