Linoleic acid is the only essential fatty acid required by the body. _________________________
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Describe both the achievements and the shortcomings of the Green Revolution. What is the relationship between the practice of sustainable agriculture and the Green Revolution?
What will be an ideal response?
The most common chronic disease of childhood is _____.
A. diabetes B. dental caries C. respiratory infection D. ear infection E. influenza
Karen Bauman is a 27-year-old employed in the cosmetic and fashion industry. Lately, she has reported feeling fatigued. She feels her long hours and hectic schedule are the main contributors. Her past medical history includes type 1 diabetes. She returns to her doctor due to abnormal lab results from her last physical. To improve her health status, Karen will need to ____
A) adjust her diet and exercise regimen B) avoid travel to areas in which HBV is common C) change her job to one that involves fewer hours D) get on a liver transplant list as soon as possible
Which of the following is a likely explanation for the imbalance between omega-6 and omega-3 lipids in the U.S. diet?
a. High intakes of meat and low intakes of fish b. Low intakes of vegetable oils and high intakes of fish c. High intakes of beef fat and low intakes of vegetable oils d. Low intakes of beef fat and high intakes of vegetable oils