A diet that is low in fruits and non-starchy vegetables increases the risk of developing cancer.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Ans: True.
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Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of ____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low
a. unsaturated b. saturated c. trans d. omega-6 e. solid
Which of the following statements about the fetal origins hypothesis is NOT true?
a. Research shows that lower birthweight is associated with higher risk of adult diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. b. Both low birthweights (less than 5.5 lb) and high birthweights (more than 10 lb) in humans are strongly associated with later risk of disease in adulthood . c. Evidence from animal studies shows the expression of genes that produce insulin receptors on muscle membranes may be suppressed in response to a low availability of glucose. d. The effects of fetal programming on adult disease may be strongly modified by infant and childhood diets.
Consequences of _____ infection may include pneumonia, septicemia, urethritis, meningitis, and spontaneous abortion
a. Salmonella b. Listeria monocytogenes c. Yersinia entrocolitica d. Shigella
Which of the following is true regarding the mechanisms by which energy balance is regulated?
a.) Lower levels of ghrelin will increase satiety. b.) As fat stores increase, adipose tissue produces less leptin. c.) Gastric distention is not a significant factor regulating satiation. d.) Leptin plays a significant role in the process of short-term satiation.