A surgical procedure that typically uses the saphenous vein or internal mammary artery to "bypass" the blocked vessel is known as a(n) _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


coronary artery bypass graft; CABG

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Serving cow's milk to infants under 12 months of age is not recommended for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

a. consuming cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency b. cow's milk can put a stress on the kidneys because it is high in protein and sodium c. cow's milk can cause anemia because it's low in folic acid d. cow's milk is not supplemented with the vitamins and minerals that babies need

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Which of the following is the best evidence that environment must play a role in obesity?

a. The rate of obesity has been rising while the gene pool has remained relatively constant. b. The recognition that identical twins reared apart have body weights similar to their biological parents. c. The development of precise body composition methodologies that define adipose storage sites based on gender. d. The discovery of uncoupling proteins that explain the variations in energy metabolism among lean and overweight people. e. Adoption studies show that adopted individuals have body mass more similar to their adoptive parents than their birth parents.

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The amount of carbohydrate required to meet energy needs, provide adequate glucose, and prevent ketosis is ______ grams per day.

A. 20 B. 80 C. 130 D. 280

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The FDA approves the safety and effectiveness of supplements before they are marketed.

a. true b. false

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