An important function of selenium is to _____.
a. help blood clot
b. prevent free-radical formation
c. stimulate the taste buds
d. help in metabolism of cholesterol
e. work with vitamin E in formation of hemoglobin
Answer: B
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A. severely underweight B. underweight C. healthy weight D. overweight E. obese
For a 2,000 kcalorie level, how many servings of fruits and vegetables does the DASH eating plan propose?
a. 3-5 b. 6-8 c. 8-10 d. 10-12
Which of the following describes a connection between physical activity and energy expenditure?
a. Walking a mile uses about the same energy as running a mile b. Walking a mile uses about half as much energy as running a mile c. Exercising the leg muscles is effective at burning away fat primarily around the thighs and hips d. Exercising the abdominal muscles is effective at burning away fat primarily around the abdomen
When a person is unable to produce enough urine to excrete metabolic wastes, we say that the condition of _____ exists
a. oliguria b. diuresis c. homeostasis