One result of the increased obesity among children is an increase in

A. osteoporosis.
B. type II diabetes.
C. ADHD.
D. dental caries.


B

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Alcohol is most readily absorbed when the concentration is:

a. <30%. b. <50%. c. >50%. d. >70%.

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What compound is directly responsible for most of the damaging effects of excess alcohol consumption?

a. acetaldehyde b. acetate c. ethanol d. acetoacetate

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. In the cytoplasm, glycolysis generates oxygen and carbon monoxide molecules. B. In ribosomes, food undergoes oxidative degradation, releasing creatine phosphate and ADP. C. In mitochondria, pyruvate molecules undergo complete degradation to form ATP. D. Under normal conditions, muscle cells rely on amino acids as their primary source of energy.

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High-fructose corn syrup is:

A) especially abundant in sugar cane and sugar beets. B) formed during starch digestion. C) a widely used sweetener. D) used to make a thick brown liquid called molasses.

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