During adolescence, on average, teens experience
A) an increase in adipose tissue but a decrease in lean body mass.
B) a growth in height of about one inch each year.
C) a 20-25% increase in height.
D) a weight gain of about 15 to 25 pounds.
C
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a. low infant birth weight b. preventable mental retardation c. growth failure d. liver cirrhosis
A cup (8 ounces) of which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content?
A) a soft drink B) chocolate milk C) drip-brewed coffee D) brewed tea
Which of the following statements is TRUE about trans fatty acids?
A) They are made by the body in large quantities. B) They decrease the risk of developing heart disease. C) They result from the hydrogenation process. D) Food companies do not need to identify their level on the Nutrition Facts panel.
Who probably expended the most calories during her or his workout?
a. Joan, who weighs 130 pounds and ran 2 miles in 17 minutes b. Bernice, who weighs 130 pounds and walked 3 miles in 45 minutes c. Jason, who weighs 170 pounds and ran 3 miles in 30 minutes d. Boris, who weighs 200 pounds and walked 3 miles in 1 hour e. Alexis, who weighs 140 pounds and rode her bicycle 3 miles in 20 minutes