All of the following are true regarding statins EXCEPT:
1.use results in a 30% drop in LDL cholesterol, and a 40% reduction in heart attack and stroke.
2.they are inexpensive.
3.they have side effects such as liver disease and kidney failure.
4.they act by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.
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How many kilocalories are contained per gram of fat?
A) 7 B) 4 C) 6 D) 9
Which of the following are reasons to limit the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages in the diets of school-age children?
a. simple sugars promote dental caries b. empty calories promote excessive weight gain c. sugar-sweetened drinks displace nutrient-dense drinks in the diet d. all of these are reasons
Some foods rich in simple sugars are also rich in fiber.
a. true b. false
Calcium absorption is decreased by
A. the acid produced by the stomach. B. periods of growth, such as adolescence and pregnancy. C. phytic acid, oxalic acid, and tannins. D. the presence of lactose in the diet.