Which of the following minerals act as the main electrolytes to maintain fluid balance?
a. Potassium and chromium
b. Calcium and chromium
c. Phosphorus and potassium
d. Sodium and potassium
Answer: d. Sodium and potassium
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a. 11% b. 19% c. 21% d. 32% e. 33%
Human digestive enzymes are unable to break down _____.
A. sucrose B. glycogen C. alcohol sugars D. maltose E. fiber
What is the "thrifty phenotype" paradigm?
a. The fewer polymorphisms present in a chromosome, the less likely a particular gene expression will occur. b. The genomic imprinting for the number of times mitosis can occur in various tissue types. c. The gene expression of an individual based on lifestyle factors (i.e., diet, activity). d. The fetal adaptation to nutritional deprivation which increases the likelihood of adult chronic disease.
________ is the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength combined with an increase in body fat.
A. Retinopathy B. Macular degeneration C. Sarcopenic obesity D. Sarcopenia