Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?
A) excessive calcium intake B) reduced activity level
C) malnutrition D) obesity
C
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The family of vitamin K compounds is referred to as quinones
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Negative nitrogen balance occurs in a(n):
a. adult who participates in a weight-training program. b. woman who is pregnant or lactating. c. child who is growing. d. older adult with anorexia.
What measures can Kathy take to provide breast milk for her baby even when she is away at class or her part-time job?
a) Kathy can use a breast pump to express and store her milk, refrigerating or freezing it to be used later. b) Kathy can provide the baby with formula during the day and breast-feed when she gets home. c) Kathy can go home in between her classes and part-time job to feed the baby. d) Kathy cannot go back to school or work part-time if she chooses to breast-feed her baby.
Which of the following is not true?
a. When glycerol is consumed orally, it is rapidly absorbed primarily in the small intestine. b. The ingestion of 1 g/kg b.w. of glycerol with 1 to 2 L of water seems to protect against heat stress. c. Some studies have found improvements in performance with glycerol hyperhydration. d. Glycerol ingestion preexercise has no side effects. e. Glycerol is evenly distributed among all fluid compartments and promotes hyperhydration by inducing an osmotic gradient.