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The trace mineral ______ works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose.

Which athlete would most likely be at risk for iron deficiency?

Foods with a low glycemic index number are digested slowly which may increase ______.

_________ is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats.

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad’s atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack’s father and also are starting to think about Jack’s risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor’s office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let’s see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ________.

_____ are the part of the body responsible for sensing blood pressure.

Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron?

Suppose you are planning a romantic summer picnic with your significant other, and don’t have a cooler. Which menu would be the safest (that is, the least likely to cause a foodborne illness)?

Chylomicrons are synthesized within the _______.

Chylomicrons are synthesized within the _______.