An amino group can combine with hydrogen to form _____ which is toxic.
a. nitrogen
b. ammonia
c. hydroxyl
d. urea
Answer: b. ammonia
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a. exogenous b. atherosclerosis c. endogenous d. hydrophobic e. hydrophilic
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a. applesauce b. brown rice c. cooked carrots d. cottage cheese
Which of the following measurements puts a person at high risk for coronary heart disease?
a. Total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL b. Body mass index between 25 and 29.9 c. Fasting triglycerides of 150 to 199 mg/dL d. Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher e. LDL cholesterol under 100 mg/dL
Using BMI to define obesity in older adults comes with many limitations; these include:
a. difficulty in measuring height. b. shifts in body composition. c. hydration status. d. All of the above e. a and b only