Elevated LDL concentrations are associated with a high risk of heart disease because they ____
a. transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the tissues
b. carry excessive amounts of fat that is deposited around the heart
c. encourage high levels of iron in the blood
d. take excess cholesterol back to the liver, which increases the production of cholesterol
e. transport cholesterol and triglycerides away from the liver
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Your friend LaTonya says she wants to make sure she's getting enough protein without getting too much. What advice would you give her? a. At least 2/3 of each meal should consist of animal-based foods such as fish, lean poultry, or nonfat dairy. b. Drink nonfat milk with every meal and two snacks, and eat yogurt for breakfast every day
c. At least 2/3 of each meal should consist of plant-based foods such as legumes, vegetables, and whole grains. d. Be sure to eat at least 6 ounces of lean meat every day. e. Eat seafood daily and include one whole-milk dairy product in every meal.
An individual who is at risk of severe malnutrition has a %IBW of
a. < 70%. b. 70 to 79%. c. 80 to 89%. d. > 90%.
1 All of the following are considered standard serving sizes of alcohol EXCEPT:
a. 16 ounces of light beer. b. 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof alcohol. c. 5 ounces of wine. d. 12 ounces of regular beer.