Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is required in supplement form for people trying to build muscle mass.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Ans: True

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Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that: a. within the brain, DHA may enhance inflammation associated with aging

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Discuss the difference between heme and non-heme iron. Include examples of food sources for each type of iron and explain why one type is absorbed better than another

What will be an ideal response?

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Obesity in children and adolescents may lead to which of the following?

A) Some cancers B) Hypertension C) Heart disease D) Diabetes E) All of the above

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