What term best describes a failure of the body's cells to respond to secretion of insulin?
a. Central obesity
b. Insulin resistance
c. Thyroid insufficiency
d. Hypothalamic impedance
e. Islet cell pathology
ANS: B
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Which of the following notes is thought to be the easier to reproduce artificially?
A. base B. top C. middle D. both a and c
Providing a pleasant social environment at mealtime to encourage healthy eating would include all of the following strategies except:
a. Allow the family to watch television during mealtimes. b. Introduce a new food in addition to a food the child likes. c. Eat meals together as a family. d. Involve children in the preparation of food.
Which of the following is not a cause of "hyper" behavior in children?
a. lack of exercise b. overstimulation c. too much television d. too much sugar
Health claims on food packages:
A) are approved by the FDA and are supported by scientific findings. B) can be used for 24 months while the FDA investigates the scientific consensus of the claim. C) are not approved by the FDA. D) are not supported by scientific findings.