A manufacturer's website claims that its heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement:

may be contaminated with steroid hormones, toxic plant material, toxic heavy metals, or bacteria

has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the prescription drugs

cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported

has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients in the exact amounts listed on its label

provides an effective low-cost alternative for people with heart disease who lack health insurance


may be contaminated with steroid hormones, toxic plant material, toxic heavy metals, or bacteria

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The term "calorie" is used in nutrition to mean the

a) amount of energy a food item provides when eaten. b) amount of fat a food item contains. c) heat contained within a food item. d) total nutrient content of a food item.

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Which part of the brain is responsible for the control of hunger?

a. Lateral hypothalamus b. Cerebral cortex c. Pons d. Ventromedial hypothalamus

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Coaches' comments and behaviors are the primary cause of athletes' eating disorders

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When charting by the exception method, a(n) _______________ indicates an abnormal finding on an assessment or an abnormal response to an intervention.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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