Lipid-lowering medications are prescribed for an individual when LDL is _____.
A. >40 mg/dL
B. >70 mg/dL
C. >150 mg/dL
D. >190 mg/dL
E. >280 mg/dL
Answer: D
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A) lose weight B) try a low-carbohydrate diet C) take chromium supplements D) start glucagon injections
Financial eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is determined by ____
a. income at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines b. income at or below 100% of the poverty guidelines c. participation in the Nutrition Services Incentive Program d. participation in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Discuss the importance of plasticity when making frostings and fillings for cakes. Why would using butter be a problem when the cake is being featured at an outdoor summer wedding? Any substitutes?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is considered a bioactive substance supplement?
a. Stanol ester b. Polycose c. Promod d. MCT oil