Of the increased cost of health care for obese individuals, the largest single contributor to the health care cost is for treatment related to ____
a. diabetes
b. cardiovascular disease
c. renal disease
d. hyperlipidemia
b
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It is recommended that overweight individuals lose 4 to 7 pounds per week
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Compared to vitamin E, beta-carotene is
A) more easily absorbed and utilized by the body. B) a relatively weak antioxidant. C) needed in greater amounts. D) a better choice for people with GI tract problems.
All of the following are TRUE with regard to the hormone leptin, except:
a. it is primarily produced by adipose tissue b. its circulating concentration is closely associated with total body fat c. increased levels of leptin in the blood act in the brain to suppress hunger d. it function primarily in short-term energy balance.
Which of the following bacteria can make a person ill by foodborne infection (as opposed to foodborne intoxication)?
A. Salmonella species B. Clostridium botulinum C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Bacillus cereus