Which of the following statements regarding selenium/selenoproteins is incorrect?
A) The amount of selenium in foods depends upon the soil where the plants were grown and animals grazed.
B) Selenium plays an important role in the regulation of thyroid hormones.
C) They are proven protection against colon cancer.
D) Selenium functions as an antioxidant.
C
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A. saturated fat. B. total fat. C. protein. D. cholesterol.
A healthy adult male visits you to improve his diet. He is interested in reducing his body fat as well. Normal body fat percentages in males are:
a. 10-20% b. 12-20% c. 20-30% d. 12-24%
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the United States, ________ have a high risk of hypertension.
A. young, physically active, non-Hispanic white males B. college-age, non-Hispanic, white females who do not drink alcohol C. African Americans D. teens who consume large amounts of fruit