What factors can predispose one to type 2 diabetes?


A family history of diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, older age, physical inactivity, and race and ethnicity can predispose one to type 2 diabetes.

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Iron absorption is highest when

A) iron stores are low. B) stomach acid is low. C) iron intake is high. D) iron stores are high.

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Electrolytes include all except:

a. sodium b. calcium c. potassium d. chloride

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Whole grains contain ______

a. Bran, starch and germ b. Soluble and insoluble fiber c. Bran, endosperm, and germ d. Bran, endosperm, and glucose

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Which of the following characteristics is shared by iron and zinc?

a. Neither functions in the maintenance of blood glucose b. Neither is circulated from the pancreas to the intestines and back to the pancreas c. Both are absorbed into intestinal mucosal cells and bound to metallothionein for transport first to the liver d. Both are absorbed into intestinal epithelial cells but may then be lost by normal villus cell renewal processes

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