A desirable LDL-cholesterol level is _____, while a desirable HDL-cholesterol level is _____
a. 225 mg/dL; < 40 mg/dL
b. < 130 mg/dL; > 15 mg/dL
c. < 100 mg/dL; > 60 mg/dL
d. It doesn't matter as long as your total cholesterol is lower than 200 mg/dL.
c
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Peg's parents are both obese. She has dieted at least six times, each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it. Peg does not exercise. Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?
A. Her frequent yo-yo dieting have likely led to greater amounts of lean body mass. B. Her problem is genetic and there is no reason for her to attempt to lose weight. C. Her problem results from poor habits, but genetics will prevent her from ever losing weight. D. When she ends a diet, she likely regains additional body fat.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the mineral selenium?
A) Most selenium in our bodies is contained within two amino acids. B) Selenium is present only in foods of animal origin. C) Selenium is a component of the glutathione peroxidase antioxidant enzyme system. D) Selenium is involved in the maintenance of basal metabolism and body temperature.
Which vegetable is considered a high-sodium food?
A. olives B. zucchini C. broccoli D. cucumber E. cabbage
________ initiate and conduct nerve impulse transmissions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).