Low energy intakes during the periconceptional period due to food restriction, weight loss, or eating disorders may modify gene functions in the embryo in ways that influence the future health of offspring
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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teammate worries about Maya's energy and hydration during practice and games so she frequently brings her low-fat, king-size candy bars containing 80 grams of carbohydrate per bar. Maya usually eats the whole thing and gives her friend lots of hugs for caring for her. Her team training begins with a warm-up, then moves into sprint conditioning drills and shooting practice, and ends with a cool-down. After the team practice, individual strength training is mandatory 3days a week. True or false: As Maya gains weight (lean body mass), she will experience cellular hypertrophy.? A) True B) False
When you measure functional and manipulative skills, which domain of learning are you analyzing?
a. conceptual b. affective c. human d. psychomotor
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are a result of: a. the elimination of most fat from the diet
b. the use of olive oil as the only fat source in the diet. c. a combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and seafood. d. the addition of larger portions of chicken and fish. e. a combination of increasing fat intake and reducing carbohydrate and protein intakes.
Which of the following body parts are involved in hematopoiesis?
A. lungs and heart B. bone marrow and spleen C. veins and arteries D. liver and pancreas E. lymph nodes and adrenal glands