What are the current thoughts of researchers with regard to the role of various lipids in disorders and/or diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and cancer?
High dietary fat intake is associated with increased risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease, and indirectly with increased risk for cancer.
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A reduction in blood supply to the heart and other tissues due to the body’s reaction to a substance in food is called:
1.lactose intolerance. 2.food intolerance. 3.histamine shock. 4.anaphylactic shock.
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Calorie restriction and underweight increase longevity
1.True 2.False
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Common clinical effects of uremic syndrome include all of the following except:
a. anemia. b. mental dysfunctions. c. restless leg syndrome. d. hypokalemia.
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What strategy could you develop to overcome each of the excuses for not eating well that are listed in Table 1-6?
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