The fatty acids on the glycerol backbone of triglycerides ca…
The fatty acids on the glycerol backbone of triglycerides can vary both in their carbon chain length and in the number of double bonds between the carbon atoms. If a fatty acid possesses a total of one double bond between its carbon atoms, we refer to the fatty acid as being which type?
Read DetailsDiabetes mellitus is diagnosed when fasting plasma glucose i…
Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed when fasting plasma glucose is ≥126 mg/dL, when an oral glucose tolerance test is performed and plasma glucose is ≥200 mg/dL when evaluated 2 hours after consuming 75 grams of glucose syrup, and/or when HbA1c is ≥6.5%.
Read DetailsSarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle associ…
Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle associated with aging. To slow the process of sarcopenia, aging adults should eat sufficient protein at each meal, eat sufficient Calories, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and get plenty of exercise.
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