What energy substrate does the body rely on the most for activities that are anaerobic, such as short sprints?

A) Oxygen
B) Fats
C) Glucose
D) Protein
E) All of the above are used equally


C

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Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result

showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Due to their family history of diabetes, what other health problem should Tamara and Martin be aware of? A) Heart disease B) Cancer C) Osteoporosis D) Alzheimer's disease

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What is one of the signs associated with inadequate growth?

a. Weight loss within the first week after birth b. Weight remaining stable over 3 months c. Weight gain over 3 months d. Missing weights in the medical record

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How does a double-blind experiment work?

a. Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. b. Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group c. Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do know. d. Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do not know. e. Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects know the true purpose of the experiment.

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Health practitioners should monitor the patient's food intake and ____ and reevaluate energy needs regularly during the hospital stay

A) ?body weight B) ?height C) ?blood pressure D) ?albumin levels

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