________are due to spasms in the muscle at the base of the lungs.

Which is not a body function that copper is involved in?

______ helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood.

Which of the following is a correct statement about soda consumption?

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan’s mom has a curved back, and Rosa’s mother is obese. Juan’s dad has developed depression and Rosa’s father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let’s answer these questions to see if we can help them. Juan is overweight already and Rosa is concerned that if he doesn’t lose weight, he will eventually have heart disease. What steps should Juan take to minimize this risk?

Peak bone mass is reached at approximately ____ years of age.

What food is an unlikely source of beta-carotene?

_______ is drawn from an underground source and contains at least 250 parts per million of dissolved solids.

All women of child-bearing age are advised to get adequate folate to prevent cases of ____.

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions. Jill and John are out to dinner and deciding what to order. Which choice most closely follows the guidelines from your text for selecting healthy protein sources?