A ________ is a lifestyle behavior, such as cigarette smoking or inactivity, that has been associated with a particular disease.
A. risk factor
B. family history
C. genome
D. genetic predisposition
Answer: A
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A. lecithins. B. cholecystokinin (CCK). C. bicarbonate. D. electrolytes.
Which term describes the idea that although foods from throughout the world are available and often affordable, there is a need for consistency and conservatism?
a. omnivore's paradox b. American paradox c. multiculturalism d. culinary compass e. culinary conservatism
Which of the following is a characteristic of excess intra-abdominal fat?
a. It is more common in women than men b. It has been proven to be a poorer indicator of degenerative diseases than the BMI c. Some (but not all) research suggests that it is more harmful than fat in other locations d. It is associated with increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in men but not in women
You may be at risk for staphylococcal food poisoning if:
a. you eat home-canned foods. b. you eat undercooked ground beef. c. you work in a health care facility. d. the food preparer has a cut on his or her hand.