Weight loss must occur before obese individuals will see a reduction in systolic blood pressure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which placental hormone maintains early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone?
a. human placental lactogen b. human chorionic somatotropin c. follicle-stimulating hormone d. human chorionic gonadotropin e. leptin
Which type of dietary fat tends to increase the risk for heart disease?
A) Saturated fat B) Trans fat C) Polyunsaturated fat D) Cholesterol E) a, b
Which best describes the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?
a. The involuntary swallowing reflux begins and the bolus is carried through the throat to the top of the esophagus b. There is rapid passage of large amounts of food into the small intestine c. Esophageal peristalsis carries the bolus through the esophagus and LES and into the stomach d. The tongue moves the bolus to the back of the throat e. The food is chewed and prepared as a bolus by the tongue, teeth, and mandible
Which of the following equals one serving of the USDA Food Patterns' vegetable group?
A) 1/2 oz of almonds B) 2 cups of raw spinach C) 16 fl oz of tomato juice D) 1 tablespoon peanut butter