What is a characteristic of excess intra-abdominal fat?
a. It is more common in women than men.
b. It has been proven to be a poorer indicator of degenerative diseases than the BMI.
c. Some (but not all) research suggests that it is more harmful than fat in other locations.
d. It is associated with increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in men but not in women.
e. It bears very little relationship to heart disease or diabetes but is importantly associated with certain cancers.
ANS: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is when
A. you are certain that you're ready to walk away if the person doesn't take your advice. B. he or she is sober, shortly after an alcohol-related incident. C. he or she has started drinking again a few weeks after an alcohol-related incident. D. other family members and friends are upset enough to join you in confronting the person with their concerns.
Which of the following is a feature of butter and margarine?
a. Butter is a major source of trans fatty acids b. Butter contains more saturated fat and cholesterol than margarine does c. Margarine contains approximately half as much cholesterol as butter does d. Stick margarine contains half as much trans-fatty acids as soft margarine does
Which of the following foods contain cholesterol?
A) margarine B) skim milk C) liver D) egg whites