The benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except:
a. increased blood flow to the brain.
b. decreased risk of falling.
c. improved balance.
d. decreased muscle mass.
d
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The term used in the 2010 USDA Food Patterns that describes the nutrient-poor Calories from
solid fats and/or added sugars is A) supplemental. B) empty. C) probiotic. D) functional.
The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is greatly increased by the presence of ________.
a. villi and microvilli b. longitudinal and circular muscles c. goblet and mucous cells d. capillaries and lymphatic nodes
The majority of lipid digestion occurs in the:
A. Gallblader B. Large Intestine C. Small Intestine D. Stomach
Which of the following is a feature of aerobic metabolism?
a. Little or no oxygen is consumed b. Lactic acid is a major byproduct c. Energy is produced more slowly than in anaerobic metabolism d. Pyruvate is converted to glucose by reverse glycolysis to yield a net of 2 ATPs