Fiber in our diets binds cholesterol as well as small amounts of minerals in the GI tract and prevents them from being absorbed.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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All of the following are true regarding type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents EXCEPT:
a. diabetes worsens with time and causes long-term health impairments. b. it is estimated that 4% of children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance. c. it is estimated that 6 to 17% of overweight children and adolescents have type 2 diabetes. d. the rise in type 2 diabetes is primarily attributed to genetic changes.
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Which component of the GI tract increases digestive enzyme secretions and releases hormones?
What will be an ideal response?
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Nerissa's mother asks about the treatment for anorexia
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Which of the following vitamins cannot be synthesized by your body?
A) biotin B) vitamin C C) vitamin D D) vitamin K
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