After about 10 days of fasting, which one of these compounds will be the nervous systems main fuel provider?
Ans: Ketone bodies
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NHANES III testing between the ages of 1 and 19 years includes ____
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Adequate intake of folate reduces the risk for developing all of the following EXCEPT:
1.neural tube defects. 2.dementia. 3.osteoporosis. 4.certain types of cancer.
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