The drug metformin, which reduces blood glucose in children with type 2 diabetes,
A) inhibits the action of lipase and thus fat absorption.
B) is FDA-approved for pediatric weight loss.
C) modestly reduces body weight in children.
D) increases resting metabolic rate and suppresses appetite.
C
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Which of the following accurately describes world poverty and hunger?
a. Poverty causes hunger in the developing but not the developed world. b. The poorest do not bear children due to poor health. c. Poverty causes hunger, but hunger lessons poverty by stimulating productivity. d. The poorest poor are typically female. e. Recently, natural causes of famine are more critical than political and economic crises.
What is the first line of defense against hunger for low-income households in the United States?
a. SNAP b. WIC c. Food bank d. Soup kitchen
Which of the following is a function of albumin present in the blood?
A) It helps nutrients cross cell membranes. B) It facilitates communication between tissues. C) It acts as a defense protein to fight infections. D) It regulates the amount of fluid in the body.
Over 60% of ideal adult body weight is gained during adolescence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false