Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease. Thus, a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.
A. nutritional determinant
B. hypothetical variable
C. dietary modulator
D. risk factor
Answer: D
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A. the increased tendency of low-income people to purchase inexpensive, energy-dense foods that have a longer shelf life. B. the increased tendency of low-income people to spend too much money on relatively expensive sources of protein, such as meats, poultry, and fish. C. the increased tendency of low-income people to live in regions that are not served by markets selling fresh, affordable food. D. the increased level of stress experienced by low-income people, which results in the frequent release of hormones that slow metabolism and increase appetite, and may deplete their ability to make thoughtful choices about foods.
Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods. Before exams, she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive. Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy. Based on this information, Carey is at risk of developing ________.
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