About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?
a. The same b. One-half as much
c. Twice as much d. Three times as much
b
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What initially causes an atherosclerotic plaque to begin developing?
a. An essential fatty acid deficiency. b. Low blood pressure. c. An injury to the artery wall. d. All of these choices are correct.
Alen is a 30-year-old college student who has recently lost 30 pounds. He lost the excess weight by watching his diet and by working out. He still would like to lose the last ten pounds he gained through his 20s, most of which is in his torso area. He has become frustrated because his weight loss has slowed down. He has seen on the Internet and in several fitness magazines a product advertized as
a weight-loss supplement containing acai berry. The product ads state that the powerful antioxidants in the supplement will melt away fat and remove waste from the body while he is sleeping. Alen is tempted to purchase the product in an attempt to quickly lose his last 10 pounds. However, before he decides to purchase the acai berry supplement he learns that there are other ingredients in the product. The ingredients include ephedra, ginseng, coenzyme Q10, acai berry extract, chromium, potassium, caffeine, and chicory root. Which of the ingredients in the acai berry supplement is a type of prebiotic? A) Coenzyme Q10 B) Chicory root C) Ephedra D) Ginseng
Which of the following is a treatment goal for people with eating disorders?
A) Associating self-worth with physical attributes B) Replacing high-calorie foods with low-calorie foods C) Paying less attention to nonphysical traits D) Learning to enjoy food without fear and guilt
The inflammatory process can alter immune cell function in the body
Indicate whether the statement is true or false