Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

A. Type 2 diabetes
B. Asian ancestry 
C. Higher than average intakes of calcium
D. Female sex


Answer: A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Saturated fatty acids such as stearic acid provide:?

A) 0 Calories per gram. B) 2 Calories per gram. C) 4 Calories per gram. D) 7 Calories per gram. E) 9 Calories per gram.

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The degree to which a sugar dissolves in water varies from sugar to sugar. Which of the following answers ranks the sugars from most soluble to least soluble?

a. dextrose, lactose, maltose, and sucrose b. sucrose, glucose, maltose, and lactose c. dextrose, sucrose, maltose, and lactose d. glucose, lactose, sucrose, and maltose

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The group given a placebo during an experiment is called the placebo group

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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