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jenna1

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on: Aug 2, 2018
The type of influence that a desire for sweet and salty flavored foods has on food preferences is
 
  a. genetic.
  b. learned.
  c. physiologic.
  d. environmental.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing vitamin and minerals and their action in diabetes with the nutrition class. What essential mineral has been studied for its possible role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes?
 
  A) Chromium B) Manganese C) Zinc D) Potassium


katara

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A preference for sweet and salty foods is genetically determined. Environmental effects are the same as learned effects, preferences caused by cultural and socioeconomic influences. Physiology has relatively little influence on food preferences.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Chromium has been studied for its possible role in preventing and treating diabetes due to its ability to promote glucose uptake by cells, possibly by increasing the number and activity of insulin receptors on the cells.


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