A body mass index of 20 generally indicates that a person is ________ .
a. underweight
b. extremely obese
c. at a healthy weight
d. overweight
e. obese
Answer: c. at a healthy weight
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a. Body composition b. Basal metabolic rate c. Physical activity level d. Adaptive thermogenesis e. Usual caloric intake
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A) 45 to 65 percent B) 40 to 70 percent C) 20 to 45 percent D) 5 to 25 percent
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A) glucose B) glycogen C) glycerol D) creatine
Which vitamin is unique in that the body can build up stores that last for a year or more after intake of the vitamin stops and there are no known consequences of overdose?
a. niacin b. vitamin B6 c. vitamin C d. vitamin B12 e. vitamin A