The name of the protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity, among other things, and whose presence may be used to assess a person’s risk for an impending heart attack or stroke is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
C-reactive protein (CRP)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is a characteristic of free radicals??
A) ?They are destroyed by cigarette smoking. B) ?They arise from normal metabolic reactions. C) ?They typically stop chain reactions associated with the production of peroxides. D) ?They are known to accumulate even in the presence of abundant antioxidant nutrients.
For successful, long-term weight loss, overweight persons can reduce their daily kilocalorie intake, increase their physical activity, and
A) increase calories from omega-3 fats. B) drink less water. C) eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber. D) drink more caffeine.
Training periodization ____
A) is always the same to ensure consistency B) involves changing the intensity, volume, and specificity of training to achieve specific goals C) unplanned and very flexible D) based on each athlete's aerobic capacity