The primary outcome goal for pregnant women with diabetes is:
a. maintenance of blood glucose levels within normal range.
b. to prevent the development of diabetes later in life.
c. to prevent excessive weight gain.
d. to maintain normal blood pressure.
e. to avoid the use of insulin during pregnancy.
a
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a. In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans. b. Hydrogenation converts cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids. c. The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants. d. In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats. e. The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond.
Explain the fetal programming hypothesis with specific reference to how preterm birth provides supportive evidence.
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Which of the following is a health hazard associated with anabolic steroid use?
A) Liver disease B) Increased LDL-cholesterol C) Decreased size of testicles D) Psychiatric disorders E) All of the above
Excesses of the fat-soluble vitamins are:
a. stored in the liver and in body fat. b. excreted in feces. c. excreted in urine. d. stored in the pancreas.