What best describes a characteristic of liposuction??
A) ?Blood pressure and insulin sensitivity often improves.
B) ?The typical loss of body weight ranges from 25-50 pounds.
C) ?Within a year, body fat returns, primarily to the abdomen.
D) Liposuction is a valid but slightly less effective alternative to gastric bypass.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Matt is having his body fat assessed by ________, a technique that requires a large device called the BOD POD.
A. bioelectrical impedance B. air displacement C. skinfold measurements D. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
What is nitrogen balance?
a. The amount of muscle protein synthesized compared to the amount degraded. b. The amount and rate of protein turnover. c. The difference between nitrogen intake and loss. d. The difference between the amount of protein absorbed and the amount incorporated into skeletal muscle.
All of the following are true of stage 3 liver disease EXCEPT
A. it is also known as cirrhosis. B. it can occur after only a few days of heavy drinking. C. liver cells die and scar tissue forms. D. the liver becomes unable to filter toxins and waste products.