All of the following are modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis, except:
1.Low weight
2.Cigarette smoking
3.Sedentary lifestyle
4.Older age
5.Inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake
6.Alcohol abuse
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An excess of vitamin _____ can result in hardening of blood vessels due to excess blood calcium
a. A b. B6 c. D d. C e. B12
Which of the following processes occurs in the stomach?
A) production of most digestive enzymes B) bile storage C) bile production D) HCl production
What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?
a. Retinal b. Beta-carotene c. Retinol d. Retinoic e. Alpha-carotene
Sam has been overweight since the eighth grade and is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at his annual checkup. He tells his fiancée, Anna, who is now determined to learn as much as possible about this illness. Sam and Anna have found several reputable sites on the Internet in an attempt to help Sam reverse his condition. Let's ask several questions to see how much they have learned. Which statement
is correct concerning type 2 diabetes? a. Its incidence is decreasing due to greater awareness. b. It is less common than type 1 diabetes. c. It is characterized by too much glucose getting into the cells. d. Generally insulin injections are not required. e. Infrequent urination is a typical response.