A higher incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes is associated with:
a. fat on hips and thighs.
b. subcutaneous fat.
c. visceral fat.
d. any fat, no matter where it is deposited.
Answer: c. visceral fat.
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A) iron B) choline C) iodine D) chromium
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a. about the same. b. greater. c. less.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet. B. Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. C. According to Mormon dietary laws, pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. D. The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products.