Which set of parameters is considered to be part of background conditions?
a. cultural characteristics
b. environmental characteristics
c. lifestyle factors
d. working conditions
a
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The conversion of glucose to body fat _____
a. triggers the release of triglycerides b. triggers the release of CRP c. is an example of a metabolic process d. is the first response of the body's immune system to infection e. can produce liver damage if not corrected
Chronic hyperglycemia leads to the accumulation of
a. advanced glycation end products. b. HDL. c. endothelial cells. d. clotting factors.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Each year, an estimated 300,000 Americans develop a food-borne illness and as many as 300 of these persons die as a result. B. Food intoxication outbreaks that result from ingesting aflatoxins disable or kill thousands of Americans annually. C. People who consume the toxin produced by E. coli O157:H7 should seek immediate medical attention. D. If people with the stomach flu are treated with antibiotics immediately, their chances of survival improve considerably.
Who is at the greatest risk of experiencing thiamin deficiency?
A. people consuming a vegan diet B. pregnant adolescents C. older adults with a poor-quality diet D. people with chronic heavy alcohol consumption and limited food intake