_______________________ is the tendency to overeat fat-rich foods, also called passive overconsumption

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Hyperphagia

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What is the role of myoglobin?

A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood

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When glucose is unavailable, the ____ cannot function properly

a. lungs and circulatory system b. kidneys and liver c. brain and nervous system d. bones and muscles e. muscles and liver

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Chronically ill people may have malabsorption or metabolic problems or a reduced appetite. 2. Overnutrition is a form of malnutrition. 3. Older adults may be at risk for malnutrition because of higher needs for certain micronutrients, decreased senses of smell and taste, chronic illness, compromised immunity, and lack of mobility.

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Inhibition the intestinal absorption of cholesterol is a benefit of

A) phytostanols. B) sterols. C) fatty acids. D) phytosterols.

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