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According to the Glucostatic theory, signals are sent to the _________ to tell the brain that the body is satiated after eating. a. Adrenal Gland b. Lymphatic system c. Hypothalamus d. Pancreas (Ans- c. Hypothalamus What is the role of estrogen in bone loss? a. Estrogen increases resorption of vitamin D from bone b. Estrogen decreases resorption of calcium from the bone c. Estrogen increases resorption of calcium from the bone d. Estrogen decreases resorption of vitamin D from bone (Ans- b. Estrogen decreases resorption of calcium from the bone The statement "What makes you think you need to change your current dietary patterns?" is an example of the motivational interviewing: a. Eliciting change talk b. Using close-ended questions c. Asking permission d. Exploring importance (Ans- a. Eliciting change talk The statement, "Do you mind if we talk about your sugar levels from this past week?" is an example of motivational interviewing: a. Using close-ended questions b. Eliciting change talk c. Exploring importance d. Asking permission (Ans- d. Asking permission Which statement best describes the source and metabolism of heme iron? a. Heme iron is found in plant foods; it requires a reducing agent for absorption b. Heme iron is found in plant foods; it does not require a reducing agent for absorption c. Heme iron is found in meats and animal tissue; it requires a reducing agent for absorption d. Heme iron is found in meats and animal tissue; it does not require a reducing agent for absorption (Ans- d. Heme iron is found in meats and animal tissue; it does not require a reducing agent for absorption Which 2 nutrients interfere with calcium absorption? a. copper and boron b. zinc and iron c. iron and vitamin D d. zinc and boron (Ans- b. zinc and iron Red blood cells with a high color index are described as: a. hyperchromic b. hypocytic c. hypochromic d. hypercytic (Ans- a. Hyperchromic