Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are linked to
A) isolation. B) depression.
C) poor nutrition. D) poor nutrition and inactivity.
Answer: D
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Which of the following is NOT true about the cause of muscle fatigue and soreness after exercise?
A) Psychological factors may influence the perception of muscle fatigue. B) Microscopic tears in muscle fiber after strenuous exercise may contribute to muscle soreness. C) Depletion of muscle glycogen, liver glycogen, and blood glucose contribute to muscle fatigue. D) Build-up of lactic acid is the primary cause of muscle fatigue and soreness.
What is a characteristic of the risk for obesity??
A) ?It is higher in fraternal than in identical twins. B) ?It is associated more with environment than genetics. C) ?It is usually higher in people with more brown adipose tissue. D) ?It is higher in people who have obese friends, siblings, or spouses.
A possible risk factor for Alzheimer's may be due to:
a. decreased intake of animal products that provide vitamin B12. b. decreased regular exercise in middle-life years. c. low levels of homocysteine, an amino acid. d. accumulation of acetylcholine.
Most of the people living in a small South African village have access to nutritious foods. Soon after their birth, 10 infants in the village developed severe diarrhea, which resulted in dehydration. After questioning the infants' parents, local public health officials were able to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Based on the officials' findings, the parents were advised to
A. stop diluting the babies' formula with local well water. B. give vitamin C and iron supplements to each baby, until the diarrhea subsides. C. give each sick child a teaspoon of honey mixed with 1 cup of water. D. add more fruit juice to the babies' diets.