Provide examples of how the dietary habits of grandparents can influence the body's metabolism and susceptibility to disease in future generations

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Nutrition and other environmental factors can influence genes in a way that creates inheritable changes in the body's metabolism and susceptibility to disease. In this way, the dietary habits of parents, and even grandparents, can influence future generations.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements regarding ergogenic aids is false?

a. They are designed to enhance sports performance b. Use of any aid that enhances sports performance is illegal and is grounds for disqualification c. Although most nutritional ergogenics are safe, some dietary supplements pose significant health risks d. Endorsement of a nutritional ergogenic by a professional athlete does not necessarily mean that it is effective as advertised e. Some nutritional supplements marketed as ergogenics mau contain prohibited drugs

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Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose with fatty acids bonded to it. Consequently, it provides the same amount of energy as fat does, gram for gram

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What percentage of the glomerular filtrate volume is excreted as urine each day??

A) ?100% B) ?50% C) ?25% D) ?1%

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