The greatest amount of bone mineral that a person has during his or her life is called:
a. bone turnover.
b. bone mass.
c. peak bone mass.
d. bone remodeling.
c
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A. pseudotumor cerebri B. cerebral palsy C. cystic fibrosis D. dyslipidemia E. type 2 diabetes
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents (age 6-17 ) should:
A) engage in at least three hours of physical activity on a daily basis. B) participate in muscle-strengthening activities at least three days per week. C) avoid exercises that involve lying on the back. D) avoid vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
In general, weight-loss dietary supplements appear to be effective and their use has not been associated with adverse health effects.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables. She bruises easily, her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth. Based on this information, which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?
A. Vitamin C B. Folate C. Vitamin B-12 D. Vitamin B-6