The average American gets approximately ________ more calories every day than in 1980

a. 500
b. 100
c. 200
d. 1,000

(c)

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Which of the following represents the least likely cause for an abnormal blood calcium level?

a. Diseases of the liver b. Diseases of the kidney c. Insufficient dietary intake d. Altered secretion of parathyroid hormone

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Which of the following is a gene associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

a. 5-HT2A-1438G>A b. PPARA-L162V c. PPAR-P12A d. MTHFR 667C>T

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One potential complication of hemodialysis is _____

a. infections b. hypertension c. edema d. hemochromatosis e. increased risk of kidney cancer

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James is 5'8" and weighs 235 pounds. What total level of weight loss is considered a realistic goal for James?

a. 12-24 pounds b. 19-42 pounds c. 25-50 pounds d. 30-60 pounds

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