Which of the following is true of gastric banding?
A) It disrupts nutrient digestion and absorption.
B) It promotes weight loss by reducing hunger and subsequent caloric intake.
C) It involves the surgical bypass of a segment of the small intestine.
D) It involves the surgical removal of approximately 80 percent of the stomach.
B
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The percentage of a woman's body weight that is composed of essential body fat is:
a. 3% to 5%. b. 10% to 12%. c. 18% to 21%. d. 21% to 30%.
In the context of limiting the consumption of certain foods and beverages, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines state that:
A) added sugars should constitute less than 20 percent of calories consumed. B) individuals should strive to have less than 15 percent of calories come from saturated fats. C) individuals should consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. D) naturally occurring trans fats should constitute less than 1 percent of calories consumed.
In a vegan breakfast consisting of raisin bran cereal with soy milk and a glass of orange juice, the vitamin C in the orange juice will enhance the absorption of _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The structures that carry out intracellular activities are called _____
a. ribosomes b. centrioles c. mitochondria d. organelles