Vitamin D is essential during pregnancy because it supports fetal growth and can program genes to reduce the development of chronic disease in the fetus later in life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The ability to perform endurance-type activities, determined by the heart's ability to provide a sufficient amount of oxygen-laden blood to exercising muscles and the ability of those muscles to take up and use the oxygen is _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements about lipids is true?
A. Lipids dissolve in organic solvents, such as alcohol and acetone. B. Most lipids are hydrophilic. C. Lipids dissolve in water-based substances, such as vinegar. D. Oil is more dense than water such that it floats to the bottom when oil and water are mixed.
All of the following dietary substances are known to adversely affect calcium balance EXCEPT
a. a high-fiber diet. b. lactose in the diet. c. phytic acid in the diet. d. phosphorus in the diet at a level 3 times that of calcium.
A disorder due to a genetic deficiency of a protein that helps to regulate iron absorption is called:
a. celiac disease. b. hemochromatosis. c. PKU. d. lactose intolerance.