Which of the following statements is false?
a. Excess fat in the abdomen crowds the abdominal organs.
b. Excess fat in the abdomen raises blood cholesterol levels.
c. Excess fat in the abdomen raises the body's sensitivity to insulin.
d. Excess fat in the abdomen poses greater risks than fat located elsewhere in the body.
c
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A. thiamin B. biotin C. riboflavin D. niacin
Plasma is held in which fluid compartment?
A) intracellular B) cytosol C) interstitial D) intravascular
The most appropriate dietary intervention for a malnourished person with cirrhosis is _____
a. a low-protein diet b. adequate energy and protein c. tube feeding d. fluid and electrolyte replacement e. a high-fiber, high-fat diet
The term discretionary calories refers to dietary fat that may be used as energy or stored depending on the body's metabolic needs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false