Selenium deficiency is linked to heart damage as in

A) cardiac malfunction.
B) hypercholesterolemia.
C) Keshan disease.
D) hypertension.


Answer: C) Keshan disease.

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Which statement about the recommended nutrient intakes is FALSE?

a. The recommendations also apply to sick people b. The recommendations are designed to be met through intake of foods and not supplements c. It is difficult and unnecessary to meet the recommended intakes for all nutrients each day d. The recommendations are neither minimum requirements nor necessarily optimal intakes for everybody

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Managers who use the disciplinary process to "get rid of" an employee: a. lose less time and energy by quickly resolving the situation

b. are not guaranteed the termination will be sustained. c. can quickly hire a better replacement. d. are under less stress than managers who ignore negative behavior.

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Match the lipoprotein with its description

A. Lipoprotein that delivers cholesterol back to the liver and to other lipoproteins B. Lipoprotein that transports fat made in the liver C. Lipoprotein made in the GI tract from digested fat D. Lipoprotein with the greatest cholesterol content

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