Which of the following is NOT T about cholesterol?

A. It is composed of four connecting rings.
B. It contains two fatty acids.
C. It is a sterol.
D. Your body can make all you need.


ANS: B

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In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for

a. monitoring health trends and compiling health-related statistics. b. preventing epidemics. c. monitoring the safety of the food supply. d. preventing the importation of contaminated food.

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

_______ 1. Nutrient found in 60% of the human body _______ 2. An energy-yielding non-nutrient _______ 3. An organic micronutrient _______ 4. A measure of heat energy _______ 5. The capacity to do work _______ 6. Non-nutrient compounds found in plants _______ 7. An energy-yielding nutrient _______ 8. Number of nutrients known to be essential to humans _______ 9. Energy (kcal) required to increase temperature of 1 kg of water 1° C _______ 10. Number of essential minerals in the human diet _______ 11. A personal account of an event _______ 12. A sham treatment in controlled research studies _______ 13. Choosing experimental members without bias _______ 14. A tentative solution to a scientific problem _______ 15. Record of eating behaviors _______ 16. National public health initiative _______ 17. Record of all prescribed and over-the-counter medications _______ 18. Clinical examination of blood and urine _______ 19. Excess energy or nutrition _______ 20. A nutrient deficiency before outward signs have appeared a.  1 b.  16 c.  40 d.  Vitamins e.  Phytochemicals f.  Fat g.  Water h.  Hypothesis i.  Energy j.  Calorie k.  Placebo l.  Alcohol m.  Randomization n.  Anecdote o.  Healthy People p.  Diet history q.  Drug history r.  Overnutrition s.  Laboratory testing t.  Subclinical deficiency

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The "three Ds"-dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia-are symptoms of the advanced progression of which deficiency disease?

A. beriberi B. pellagra C. hypothyroidism D. hyperthyroidism

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The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the:

A. muscle layer B. mucosa C. adventitia D. secretory layer E. submucosa

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