Which of the following explains why folate is critical to the health of a newly conceived embryo?
A) Folate regulates bone formation.
B) Folate is essential for heart function.
C) Folate is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance.
D) Folate is needed for proper cell division.
D
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a. true b. false
The treatment for celiac disease is long-term steroid therapy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An essential fatty acid is one that:
a. is necessary and made by the body in large quantities. b. is necessary and made by the body in adequate quantities. c. is necessary and must be supplied by food. d. comes only from animal sources.
Brad's girlfriend is supportive of his taking up cycling because she knows that physical activity can help strengthen heart muscles and _____
a. lower resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol b. lower resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol c. raise resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol d. raise resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol