A common adverse effect of niacin toxicity is:
a. dermatitis.
b. flushing of the skin.
c. dementia.
d. hives.
b. flushing of the skin.
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a. 1 lb. b. 2 lb. c. 1 kg d. 2 kg
When comparing plant sources of protein to animal sources, we could say
A. plant sources tend to be higher in dietary fiber. B. animal sources tend to be higher in phytochemicals. C. plant sources tend to be higher in saturated fat. D. plant sources tend to be higher in cholesterol.
What is an indirect measure of the amount of energy released from food?
a. The increase in heat given off when the food is burned b. Quantity of oxygen consumed when the food is burned c. Quantity of carbon dioxide consumed when the food is burned d. The increase in heat retained by the food when it is slowly brought to 100° C e. The decrease in ambient temperature when the food is chilled to 0° C
A concern related to the health effects of persistent organic pollutants is that they act as endocrine disruptors, chemicals that
A) increase the consumer's risk for type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other endocrine disorders. B) mimic hormones, block their binding sites, or alter their synthesis and metabolism. C) gradually destroy hormone-secreting endocrine tissues throughout the body. D) cause nerve damage and cancer.