Which type of diet is described as a pattern of eating and food choices that promotes deposits of plaque in arterial walls and contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease?
a. carcinogenic diet
b. anti-carcinogenic diet
c. atherogenic diet
d. obesogenic diet
Answer: c. atherogenic diet
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is likely happening to this baby and causing the diarrhea? a. The baby is not latched on properly
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