All of the following are risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT:

a. chronic inflammation.
b. high triglycerides.
c. high HDL levels.
d. certain genetic traits.


c

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is the major function of leucine?

What will be an ideal response?

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You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students. Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion. Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

A. Iced tea B. Coffee, served with sugar and cream C. Wines that are not more than 9% alcohol by volume D. Fruit punch made with orange juice, limes, and carbonated water

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A 48 year old male has been referred to you for assistance. The information you receive for the consult includes: BMI 37, FBS 92 mg/dl, total cholesterol 245 mg/dl, and LDL-cholesterol 188 mg/dl. During your consult, he asks for additional resources. Which organizations offering consumer education resources would fit his needs?

a. NHLBI and ASC b. NIDDK and ADA c. ASC and AHA d. NHLBI and AHA

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