___ is needed in the body to make vitamin D, bile acids, and cortisol.

a) cholesterol
b) triglyceride
c) phospholipid
d) lipase


Ans: a) cholesterol

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a. death rates from all forms of cancer b. leisure-time physical activity c. the percentage of inactive adults d. death rates from heart disease e. life expectancy

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