High blood levels of homocysteine:
a. correlate with diets high in fruits and vegetables.
b. have no known relationship to chronic disease risk.
c. can reduce the blood's ability to clot and increase bleeding risk.
d. tend to be associated with low blood levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate.
d
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Mark has type 2 diabetes. For the past two weeks, his fasting blood glucose level has been below 130 mg/dl. Today, Mark's physician tested his blood. Although the fasting value was 125 mg/dl, she reported that he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?
A. Mark is losing weight rapidly. B. Mark's blood pressure is too high. C. Mark's HbA1c is 8.5. D. Mark's blood pressure is too low.
Which of the following is true of lipids?
A. Omega-3 fatty acids are a special class of monounsaturated fatty acids found mainly in fish oils B. Fatty acids are classified according to the number of carbon atoms and the number of double bonds C. Lipids are a class of inorganic substances that are insoluble in water D. Glycerol is obtained only from one's diet, with cholesterol as the major source
Describe the desirable composition of a pregame meal and explain why certain categories of foods should be avoided
Which of the following functions has a requirement for thiamin?
a. Blood coagulation b. Formation of red blood cells c. Energy release from energy-yielding nutrients d. Formation of epithelial cell mucopolysaccharides e. Production of histamine