Which of the following is a consequence of losing excess body weight?
a. It reverses atherosclerosis
b. It lowers HDL-cholesterol
c. It increases insulin resistance
d. It raises the number of immune cells in adipose tissue
a
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Which is most characteristic of marasmus?
a. serum albumin of 2.5 g/dl b. edema c. severe fat and muscle wasting d. decreased lymphocytes
An individual's ________ refers to the amount of fat tissue mass as compared with lean tissue mass.
A) body mass index (BMI) B) body composition C) basal metabolic rate (BMR) D) metabolic syndrome
Explain the role of arginine vasopressin in fluid balance.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following federally subsidized food programs is designed to improve the nutritional status, specifically of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women and their preschool children in the United States?
A. UNICEF B. Meals on Wheels C. Commodity Supplemental Food Program D. WIC