Which of the following characteristics or conditions is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

A. Low body fat
B. Male sex
C. Vitamin D intake
D. Household incomeĀ 


Answer: B

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

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The placenta ________.

A. transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus B. transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur C. filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream, preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus D. synthesizes the essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development

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The gold standard diagnostic test for celiac disease is _____

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