A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis.
a) calcium
b) iron
c) Vitamin A
d) Vitamin C
Ans: a) calcium
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Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 220 mg/dl and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is 6:1. According to this information,
A. Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits. B. Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health, and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat. C. Jeanne has a risk of cardiovascular disease that's 10 times lower than average. D. Jeanne needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease.
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A. 1110–1750 kcal B. 1840–2210 kcal C. 2350–2380 kcal D. 2900–3020 kcal E. 3150–3200 kcal
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a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 9 months d. 1 year e. 1.5 year