Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

a. true
b. false


b. false

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A(n) ________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

A. binge B. compensatory behavior C. purge D. enema

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Which of the following explains why folate is critical to the health of a newly conceived embryo?

A) Folate regulates bone formation. B) Folate is essential for heart function. C) Folate is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance. D) Folate is needed for proper cell division.

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Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

a. Calcium is only deposited in the bones during childhood b. Bone mass is the main factor influencing bone health c. Calcium intake is the only factor that significantly affects bone health d. Bones are rigid structures that never change once they grow

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Insulin promotes the conversion of _____ into _____ in the liver

a. glucose, glycogen b. glycogen, glucose c. glucose, glycerol d. glycerol, glycogen

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