Define osteoporosis
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines osteoporosis as a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture.
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All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ________.
A. glucagon B. insulin C. epinephrine D. cortisol
What dietary recommendation is advised for individuals with hypertriglyceridemia??
A) ?Reduce intake of added sugars and refined grain products. B) ?Decrease sodium intake and improve intake of dairy products. C) ?Eliminate polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet. D) ?Reduce kcalorie intake by 45 percent daily.
The main reason athletes use creatine is for:
a. increased fatty acid oxidation. b. its ability to "melt fat.". c. increasing anaerobic metabolism and strength. d. increasing lean body mass. e. All of the above
If the percent Daily Value for calcium is listed as 20 percent on a food label, a serving of that food provides 20 percent of most adults' daily requirement for calcium.
a. true b. false