_______________ is an autoimmune response to the protein gluten that damages the absorptive surface of the small intestine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Celiac disease or Gluten-sensitive enteropathy

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Algae, walnuts, and flaxseeds can provide an important source of _____ for vegans.

What will be an ideal response?

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A person who wants to improve his or her aerobic capacity should

A. put an emphasis on strength training. B. put an emphasis on endurance training. C. put an emphasis on flexibility sessions. D. put an emphasis on muscle hypertrophy.

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In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?

a. Blood clotting b. Energy metabolism c. Calcium utilization d. Epithelial tissue renewal

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Your roommate tells you he wants to put on more muscle mass. He plans to do this by adding in strength-training exercises and protein shakes to his diet. What advice could you offer him?

A. Intakes of up to 1.7 g/kg are acceptable during muscle mass gain, but going over this amount can lead to dehydration and insufficient carbohydrate intake. B. Higher amounts of protein will add muscle mass faster, so add in as much as you possibly can. C. Going over 0.8 g/kg will have no benefit for muscle building during the training period. D. Try to stay as low as possible in your intake as proteins have no benefit for muscle mass gain or energy usage.

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