Obese individuals have similar amounts of leptin as do normal weight individuals but the overall response to these levels is exaggerated leading to weight gain
a. true
b. false
Ans: b. false
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A. fatty acids B. triglycerides C. phospholipids D. sterols
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a. It can cause mental impairment and brain damage. b. It mainly affects the very elderly. c. It often is accompanied by zinc deficiency. d. Treatment often includes increased consumption of vegetables high in goitrogens. e. Worldwide, the incidence is rare, thanks in large part to iodized salt.
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome often includes making dietary changes and ________.
A. taking antidepressant medication B. reducing physical activity C. having the lower third of the colon removed D. lying down after meals
A food allergy and a food intolerance are identical responses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false