What is the biggest risk factor for the development of hypertension?
a. dietary supplement intake
b. gender
c. low BMI
d. muscle strength
e. age
a
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Individuals who live in an institutionalized setting such as a nursing home are usually quite safe from the risk of foodborne illness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When Thompson was 5 years of age, he began to complain that his stomach hurt, especially after eating meals and snacks. He also experienced chronic diarrhea. His parents noticed that he could eat poultry, meat, dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems, but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches, cookies, crackers, or pancakes. Based on this information, Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for ________.
A. irritable bowel syndrome B. colon cancer C. celiac disease D. cystic fibrosis
Which of the following is not one of the components of fitness?
a. Flexibility b. Muscle strength c. Muscle endurance d. Cardiovascular endurance e. Lung volume
Which statement about protein transporters is FALSE?
a. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells. b. Some transport proteins act as “pumps.” c. Iron is captured in an intestinal cell by a protein. d. Transport proteins within a cell membrane pick up and release sodium and potassium across the membrane. e. Active transport systems require no energy.