One tablespoon of fish oil, which contains more than 4 grams of alpha-linolenic acid, provides
A. half the Adequate Intake (AI) of omega-3 fatty acids.
B. half the AI of omega-6 fatty acids.
C. more than double the AI of omega-3 fatty acids.
D. more than double the AI of omega-6 fatty acids.
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
All of the following are true regarding heart disease EXCEPT:
a. women die on average 10 years later than men from heart disease. b. men and women have equal risks for developing it. c. worldwide it accounts for 1 out of every 4 deaths. d. Caucasians have a higher risk than African Americans.
Which of the following describes the vitamins A, D, E, and K?
A) soluble in water B) potentially toxic C) excreted via the urine D) not stored to any extent in the body