Being significantly under a healthy body weight may be due to several factors. Which one of the following is NOT one of these factors?
A. A low basal metabolic rate, acquired through genetic material
B. Social pressures and emotional problems
C. Medical problems, such as hormonal imbalance or inadequate absorption of nutrients
D. Economic hardships
Answer: A
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a. primary treatment of disease. b. evaluation of communities. c. the health of populations. d. the health of individuals.
The specific type of alcohol which is found in alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, and liquor) is called
A) glycerol. B) methanol. C) ethanol. D) ethanolol.
The recycling system for amino acids in the body is primarily used to: a. provide fuel for the cells to spare glucose
b. convert nonessential amino acids into essential amino acids. c. provide the cells with materials to build body proteins. d. add protein to muscles when there is a shortage of energy from foods. e. produce immune proteins.
To prevent neural tube birth defects, women should take 400 micrograms of folic acid __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).