Vitamin D plays a role as a hormone in combating ____________________, which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and rheumatoid arthritis

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


chronic inflammation

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Which of the following terms describes eating only the same food meal after meal?

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After eating, you experience a feeling of satiation as a result of the

A) rapid release of chyme into the small intestine. B) decrease in blood glucose levels. C) increase in blood glucose levels. D) release of digestive enzymes in your mouth, stomach, and small intestine.

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In the treatment of phenylketonuria, what approach is taken in regard to the amino acid phenylalanine?

a. A medication is provided to remove phenylalanine from the patient's system. b. Phenylalanine is supplemented in the diet. c. Phenylalanine is restricted in the diet. d. Phenylalanine is replaced with an alternative amino acid in the diet.

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