Most of the excess sugar in the American diet comes from soft drinks, other sugary beverages, sweets and treats.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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Lena's 4-year-old son isn't feeling well. He lacks much interest in playing, he's lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should

A. have her son tested for metabolic syndrome. B. increase her son's intake of phenylalanine. C. decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber. D. have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.

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Taking 10,000 steps is the equivalent of walking 7 miles

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What do intestinal microvilli do?

a. Secret bile salts b. Secret mucus c. Transport nutrient particles into cells d. Transport pancreatic enzymes e. Stimulate peristalsis

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What does a DEXA scan measure?

a. Bone density
b. Severity of bone microfractures
c. Bioavailability of calcium supplements
d. Calcium absorption and excretion balance
e. Movement of calcium throughout the body

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