What is the root cause of most forms of CVD?
a. plaque formation in the arteries
b. macrophages, which clear blood clots away from artery walls
c. low blood pressure, which damages the artery walls
d. defective red bloods cells, which can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart
e. low LDL, which prevents oxidation of fat in the arteries
f. heavy metals circulating in the blood and causing damage
a
You might also like to view...
The “gold standard” for diagnosing food allergies is called the:
1.placebo-controlled food challenge. 2.experimental food challenge. 3.blind-placebo-controlled food challenge. 4.double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge.
Individuals with ___________ consume large amounts of food in short periods of time; feel out of control when eating; and experience guilt, shame and depression after eating
a. anorexia nervosa b. bulimia nervosa c. Binge eating disorder d. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nonvolatile acid?
a. phosphoric acid b. lactic acid c. hydroxybutyric acid d. bicarbonate
Dietary fiber is not:
a. a plant polysaccharide. b. digested or absorbed by the human intestine. c. composed of glucose units bonded together by beta-glycosidic bonds. d. found in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.