Which of the following statements accurately describes body mass index?
a. It correlates with disease risks.
b. It decreases by 1 unit for every 10 years of life.
c. It provides an estimate of the fat level of the body.
d. It provides an estimate of the muscle mass in the body.
e. Its absolute value is less important than the rate at which it changes.
Answer: A
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Which of the following is a function of gut microbiota?
A. They slow gastric emptying time. B. They help ferment nondigestible carbohydrates. C. They help in the development and differentiation of white blood cells. D. They decrease calcium bioavailability in the body. E. They help in protein synthesis.
Describe the importance of calcium intake during adolescence. Do most adolescents meet their calcium needs?
What will be an ideal response?
If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be
A. converted into fat and stored. B. converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. C. eliminated in feces. D. metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys.