The major cause of insulin resistance is related to
a. low-protein diets.
b. high-protein diets.
c. excess body weight.
d. prolonged excess carbohydrate intake.
c
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Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident. He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg. According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds. His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol and an MAO inhibitor to treat
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a. Polyphytates b. Phenosorbates c. Phenolphytates d. Polyphenols
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a. brown bones and meat before adding water b. add raw meat and bones to hot water c. add raw meat and bones to cold water d. make sure that the stock boils