A functional food that has been shown to reduce blood levels of LDL cholesterol is:
a. green tea.
b. probiotics.
c. stanol- and sterol-fortified margarine.
d. grape juice.
c
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An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?
A. hemoglobin B. hematocrit C. hemoglobin A1C D. blood triglycerides E. random finger stick
What is the body's primary fuel source during fasting?
a. amino acids b. glucose c. fatty acids d. ketones
Bioavailability is the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed into the blood or lymphatic system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A health insurance contract that is made with an employer or other entity and covers several people by reference to their relationship to the entity is known as a ____
a. group contract b. managed care system c. point-of-service plan d. exclusive provider contract