In COPD, hyperinflation of the lungs leads to feelings of unnecessary fullness and bloating at mealtime due to the flattening of which organ?
A. breasts
B. diaphragm
C. spleen
D. liver
E. abdominal muscles
Answer: B
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What health risk has been associated with trans fats?
A) Increased blood cholesterol levels B) Increased risk of heart disease C) Increased risk of type 2 diabetes D) Increased risk of stroke E) All of the above
How much physical activity is recommended for reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes?
A. 60 minutes of high-intensity activity most days of the week B. 30 minutes of high-intensity activity most days of the week C. 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity most days of the week D. 20 minutes of high-intensity activity daily E. 15 minutes of high-intensity activity daily
A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ____
a. 24 inches b. 28 inches c. 35 inches d. 42 inches e. 48 inches
Visceral fat is stored chiefly
a. around the thighs and neck. b. within the liver and spleen. c. around the abdominal organs. d. within subcutaneous adipocytes.