The health risk associated with central obesity has to do with:
a. an imbalance in adopokines.
b. the proximity of the excess fat to the gallbladder.
c. an imbalance in cytokines.
d. the proximity of excess fat to the small intestine.
a
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The type of fat made from lipid oils by the process of hydrogenation is called a
A. Trans B. Cis C. Unsaturated D. Saturated
During times of starvation or illness a nitrogen balance study would likely demonstrate
A. nitrogen balance. B. negative nitrogen balance. C. positive nitrogen balance.
The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________.
A. destruction of toxic metabolic by-products B. circulation of blood throughout the body C. production of red blood cells D. regulation of body activities
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor associated with childhood obesity?
A. Excess exposure to video games B. Inheriting genes that "program" for obesity C. Lack of opportunities to be physically active daily D. Sugar-sweetened snacks available in after-school programs