What is gasoline?
In 1978, this was the greatest source of lead exposure in children.
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Which of the following is NOT among the properties of folate in nutrition?
a. It is needed for proper functioning of vitamin B12 b. It functions primarily in the transfer of amino groups c. The coenzyme of folate requires vitamin B12 to function properly d. It requires enzymes on the intestinal mucosa to enhance its absorption from most foods
Alen is a 30-year-old college student who has recently lost 30 pounds. He lost the excess weight by watching his diet and by working out. He still would like to lose the last ten pounds he gained through his 20s, most of which is in his torso area. He has become frustrated because his weight loss has slowed down. He has seen on the Internet and in several fitness magazines a product advertized as
a weight-loss supplement containing acai berry. The product ads state that the powerful antioxidants in the supplement will melt away fat and remove waste from the body while he is sleeping. Alen is tempted to purchase the product in an attempt to quickly lose his last 10 pounds. However, before he decides to purchase the acai berry supplement he learns that there are other ingredients in the product. The ingredients include ephedra, ginseng, coenzyme Q10, acai berry extract, chromium, potassium, caffeine, and chicory root. What should Alen do to lose the last ten pounds? A) Use the acai berry supplement and continue to work out and eat right B) Look for a different weight-loss supplement that is more effective and has been proven safe C) Be patient and continue to eat well and change up his workout routine D) Try a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and increase the duration of his aerobic workouts
Which foods will provide sufficient probiotic bacteria to influence the bacterial population in the large intestine?
a. two servings of margarine b. one serving of yogurt c. two servings of cottage cheese d. one serving of honey e. one serving of chicory
The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is a method for estimating
A. energy expenditure by monitoring maximal oxygen consumption in response to exercise. B. exercise intensity by monitoring heart rate. C. exercise duration by monitoring heart rate. D. time to exhaustion by monitoring glycogen stores in response to exercise. E. anaerobic glycolysis by monitoring lactic acid production.