Obese women have a higher risk of breast cancer than lean women because _____
a. obese women have higher levels of estrogen
b. obese women eat high-fat diets
c. lean women exercise more
d. lean women have higher levels of estrogen in the body
e. obese woman have genetic factors that predispose them to cancer
a
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Food producers hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in order to:
a. make them softer. b. give foods a longer shelf life. c. make them more healthy. d. reduce the kcalories in a food.
In physical activity lasting less than one hour, the MOST appropriate fluid replacement is
A) Kool-Aid. B) sports drinks. C) orange juice. D) plain water.
Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?
a. It is not metabolized in muscle. b. It inhibits glycogen breakdown. c. It inhibits creatine phosphate synthesis. d. It interferes with ATP synthesis in the liver. e. It provides far more carbohydrates than are needed.
Jillian is 3-months pregnant with her first child. Before she became pregnant, her BMI was 33.4. Based on this information, she has a high risk of developing ________.
A. megaloblastic anemia B. cystic fibrosis C. osteomalacia D. gestational diabetes