Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?
A. Body temperature that is over 101°F
B. Waist circumference that is 32 inches
C. Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl
D. Fasting blood glucose levels that are consistently between 75 and 99 mg/dl
Answer: C
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A. 2 eggs B. 1 cup of fortified cereal C. ½ tortilla D. ½ cup of seaweed E. 1 cup of clams
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meat products as they did for produce items such as lettuce. Which of the following terms most likely describes the employees' neglect that led to the patrons of the restaurant becoming ill? a. Contamination b. Cross-contamination c. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points d. Inappropriate monitoring of food temperatures e. Improper cooking procedures
The hospitalized patient's diet prescription was for a clear liquid diet. The nurse knew this patient's diet was not correctly delivered when she saw these items on the patient's tray:
a. cherry gelatin, ginger ale, and coffee. b. cranberry juice, strawberry fruit ice, and soft drink. c. bouillon, apple juice, tea, and sugar. d. strained orange juice, popsicle, and tomato juice.
What is the composition of maltose?
a. two glucose units b. one glucose and one fructose unit c. one glucose and one galactose unit d. one galactose and one fructose unit e. two galactose units