One reason that obesity is increasing in children is because many of them:
a. drink beverages sweetened with aspartame.
b. have easy access to nutrient-dense foods.
c. gain weight in an attempt to become popular.
d. spend large amounts of time watching television.
D
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a. the amounts needed daily by the body b. where they are absorbed in the digestive tract c. how critical they are for metabolic processes d. where they are found on the periodic table
Which B-vitamin is part of the coenzymes FAD and FMN that aid in carbohydrate and fat metabolism?
A) thiamin B) riboflavin C) folate D) niacin
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a. vitamin B12 b. vitamin D c. thiamin d. zinc
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a. added to the diet gradually b. consumed with milk products c. consumed with added sugars d. consumed with too little fluid e. consumed with too much fat