The breaking down of body compounds is known as ____.
a. catabolism
b. de-activation
c. anabolism
d. energy capture
e. ATP
Answer: A
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a. calcium and phosphorus. b. glucose and glycogen. c. protein and potassium. d. vitamins A and D.
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in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.The registered dietitian reads the genetic report and finds that Mrs. G has a polymorphism in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene, which is linked to an increased risk of: a. Alzheimer's disease b. diabetes c. hyperlipidemia d. colon cancer e. obesity
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