A waist to height ratio of 0.5 or higher is predictive of cardiovascular and metabolic abnormalities
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A. retrodopa B. levodopa C. monoamine oxidase D. carbidopa E. benserazide
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range recommends that 45% to 65% of total calorie intake come from carbohydrates. If Shawn consumes a 3000-kilocalorie diet, how many kilocalories should he obtain from carbohydrates?
A. 1350-1950 B. 1400-2000 C. 600-1050 D. 900-1500
In which of the following ways does exercise training not improve thermoregulation?
a. increase in blood volume b. increase in capacity for skin blood flow c. increase in the size of sweat glands d. increase in sweat rate (increased sensitivity of the relationship between sweat rate and core temperature) e. increase in core temperature threshold that causes central fatigue
Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels
are elevated? A) Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. B) Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. C) Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D. D) Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine.