What is a characteristic of free radicals??

A) ?They are destroyed by cigarette smoking.
B) ?They arise from normal metabolic reactions.
C) ?They typically stop chain reactions associated with the production of peroxides.
D) ?They are known to accumulate even in the presence of abundant antioxidant nutrients.


B

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1. The thermic effect of food is the energy spent to digest and absorb nutrients from food. 2. TDEE includes BMR, the thermic effect of food (TEF), or the energy spent to digest and absorb nutrients from food; adaptive thermogenesis, the processes by which the body regulates heat production; and the thermic effect of exercise (TEE), which includes the energy spent on physical activities and non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). 3. The only components of TDEE which are directly under an individual's control is lean body mass, and physical activity.

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An example of an electrolyte is ____

A) linoleic acid B) potassium C) vitamin A D) vitamin C

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Mindful eating

A. is defined as consumption of food in total silence. B. may enhance weight-loss efforts in people with obesity. C. has been shown to boost social interaction during shared meals. D. is an especially helpful technique to use when you're eating while driving.

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. B. When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program, a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. C. A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic, resistance, and stretching activities. D. Over time, a well-planned exercise program results in detraining.

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