Which of the following describes sickle-cell anemia?
A) It occurs only in Caucasians.
B) It causes no long-term health effects.
C) It is caused by abnormal formation of hemoglobin.
D) Abnormal sickle cells are hard to destroy.
ANS: C
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a. Multiply body weight (kg) by 1 percent to determine liters of water loss b. Multiply duration of activity (min) by body weight (kg) to determine mL of water loss c. Subtract air temperature (°F) from body weight (lbs) and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss d. Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss e. Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and divide by the relative humidity.
Which of the following contains complementary vegetable proteins?
a. Peanut butter sandwich b. Peanuts and raisins c. Lentil and carrot soup d. Soybean chili with tofu
Which of the following does not need to be listed on a food label?
A) vitamin C content B) vitamin D content C) iron content D) calcium content
For adults, a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg is considered ________.
A. normal B. elevated C. stage 1 hypertension D. stage 2 hypertension