This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: For most Americans, the most important dietary change to make in order to reduce blood ... (Read 65 times)

bobbie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 592
For most Americans, the most important dietary change to make in order to reduce blood LDL-cholesterol levels is to reduce intake of:
 a. polyunsaturated fat.
  b. cholesterol.
  c. saturated and trans fats.
  d. monounsaturated fat.
  e. fish oils.

Question 2

Why might an athlete try kava/kava root as a supplement?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tanna.moeller

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

Kava root may relax the athlete such that they can sleep well the night before an event. This will help the athlete focus on their activity and feel well rested. It also can relax the muscles which will help them to recover as well (http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/tc/kava-topic-overview)




tanna.moeller

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328

 

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library