Weegy: Fish considered to be a heart-healthy food because they have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids than their wild counterparts. User: Is it OK to prepare a lot of fried foods as long as you use healthy oil, such as olive oil? Why or why not? Weegy: It is not OK to prepare a lot of fried foods as long as you use healthy oil, such as olive oil. This is because Olive oil is no different from other oils. [ If you burn it (heat it above its smoke point) it will taste bad and it will contain harmful chemicals. ] User: Indicate whether the reading signifies an increased or decreased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. a. 300 b. 200 c. 180 d. 267 Weegy: The reading signifies an increased or decreased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure of the following: a. Increased - 300 b. Decreased - 200 c. Decreased - 180 d. Increased - 267. User: Which cholesterol subtype is more dangerous, HDL or LDL? Weegy: LDL is the subtype of cholesterol that is more dangerous. User: List at least three negative effects of undernutrition. Weegy: Three negative effects of undernutrition are: 1. reduced muscle and tissue mass, 2. decreased mobility and stamina as a result of muscle wasting, 3. [ breathing difficulties, and an increased risk of chest infection and respiratory failure. ] User: For the Asian profile, what food group should tofu and nuts be placed in? (More)

Weegy: The most accurate statement about fat-soluble vitamins is: They can be stored in the body. User: Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension? A. A high-fat diet B. A vigorous exercise regimen C. A lack of sleep D. A diet that lacks protein Weegy: A high-fat diet contributes to hypertension. (More)

Weegy: Fruits, vegetables, and grains provide the most fiber. User: A person who has high cholesterol has a health condition that A. may require a person to reduce his or her consumption of saturated and trans fats. B. results in the inability to handle foods that contain wheat. C. requires a constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. D. can be controlled only by eliminating all dairy products. Weegy: A person who has high cholesterol has a health condition that may require a person to reduce his or her consumption of saturated and trans fats. [ ] (More)

Weegy: To prevent a spike in blood sugar levels, a person may use the glycemic index to determine how quickly a food will be digested. (More)

Weegy: The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that signals when to start and stop eating. User: How do hunger and appetite differ? Weegy: Appetite is the desire to eat while Hunger is the need to eat. User: How can you approximate the number of calories required to keep you in energy balance? Weegy: You can approximate the number of calories required to keep you in energy balance with a simple equation: Energy balance = energy input - energy output. User: About _______ percent of the calories you take in are used for physiological functions like breathing, blood circulation, and digestion. Weegy: About 70% percent of the calories you take in are used for physiological functions like breathing, blood circulation, and digestion. User: Identify some of the side effects of negative energy balance. (More)