Heart disease is a progressive disease that can begin in childhood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The ________ is based on the relationship between weight and risk of chronic health problems associated with excess body fat.
A. body mass index B. adjusted adiposity factor C. VO2 max D. waist/hip variable
In the United States, breastfeeding is still recommended when the mother ____
a. is HIV infected b. has active tuberculosis c. is an alcoholic d. consumes caffeine in moderation e. is receiving chemotherapy treatments
For every _____ kcalories a person eats in excess of kcalorie expenditures, a pound of body fat is stored
a. 100 b. 350 c. 1000 d. 3500 e. 4000
What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?
A. Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. B. Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. C. Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. D. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.