Substances in certain foods such as oats and olives that are similar in structure to cholesterol but that are not absorbed by the body and act to decrease cholesterol absorption are called:

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The energy value of foods is measured in units commonly referred to as nutrients

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During very prolonged starvation nearing death, the body shifts from using protein for energy to using fat stores.?

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Biotin appears to be a very safe vitamin supplement as there has been no toxicity reported from oral biotin ingestion nor is there a Tolerable Upper Intake Level established.?

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What is the general term for a written or oral instruction regarding one's preferences for medical treatment to be used in the event that one becomes incapacitated?

a. Surrogate b. Advance directive c. Durable power of attorney d. Proxy

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