All of the following statements about gestational diabetes are true except:
A. It usually develops after the second trimester.
B. It is associated with insulin resistance rather than reduced insulin secretion.
C. It is caused by fetal demands for glucose.
D. It increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
C
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The protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity by promoting phagocytosis and activating platelets is ________ .
a. C - reactive protein b. HDL c. soy protein d. lipoprotein - associated phospholipase A(2) e. LDL
About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?
a. 7 b. 10 c. 14 d. 17 e. 21
A sound strategy for eating out more healthfully would be to
A) avoid grains and carbohydrates completely. B) avoid all-you-can-eat, buffet-style restaurants. C) drink large glasses of water before, during, and after your meal. D) always order an appetizer so you're already full when the main course arrives.