The functions of selenium include all of the following except:
a. decreasing risk for cancer.
b. protecting the body from toxins and free radicals.
c. slowing the aging process.
d. improving bone health.
d
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A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by
A) trapping cholesterol in pockets in the large intestine. B) causing fiber to bind with bile and more cholesterol to be excreted. C) preventing ketosis. D) keeping stools soft.
Processed chopped lettuce costs $.69/lb. Whole-head lettuce costs $16.49/50lb. case. If the head lettuce can be processed in two hours at $5.25/hour for labor, what is the relative value of processed and head lettuce if the yield is 75%?
a. $.69 processed; $.72 head lettuce b. $.69 processed; $.89 head lettuce c. $.72 processed ; $.69 head lettuce d. $.72 processed; $.89 head lettuce
Which of the following foods is not a good source of phosphorus?
A. cabbage B. milk C. eggs D. chicken
_______________ is the rupture of the esophagus, and a _______________ is a tear of the lower esophageal sphincter caused by forceful vomiting.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).