Which statement accurately describes the relationship between physical activity and aging?

What will be an ideal response?


Physical activity slows the rate at which the body's cells age, which impacts both appearance and physiology.

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What is the primary means for degradation of soluble fibers in the large intestines?

a. Bacterial enzymes b. Pancreatic amylase c. Peristaltic segmentation d. Villus brush border hydrolases

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Impoverished children who live in developing countries have a high risk of dying from ________.

A. developing type 2 diabetes B. consuming too much fat and sugar C. vitamin A deficiency D. developing cystic fibrosis

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Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are digested and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because:

a. their bodies cannot absorb the vitamin. b. their diet causes increased excretion of the vitamin. c. only animal foods contain sufficient amounts of the vitamin. d. their diet increases the rate of use of the vitamin by their bodies.

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