Despite a diet high in fat, Inuit peoples are not prone to high blood pressure or cholesterol, and are less likely to have heart disease. Why?
A) They have adapted to a diet high in saturated fat.
B) The unhealthy consequences of a high fat diet are nullified by solar radiation, more common at the northern and southern poles.
C) The Inuit diet is low in saturated ('bad') fats, and high in Omega-3 polyunsaturated ('good') fats.
D) They have a special gene that instructs the body to convert fat into energy.
E) Actually, their diet is very low in fat altogether.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q54: What do the dietary data, including protein
Q55: Regarding time and effort spent to feed
Q56: The average work-week of a !Kung person
Q57: Inuit bodies differ from !Kung bodies. These
Q58: Inuit adaption to the harsh arctic climate
Q60: Inuit foragers differ from the majority of
Q61: When it comes to breastfeeding and breast
Q62: What does the term 'colostrum' refer to?
A)
Q63: 'Colostrum' is packed with:
A) antibodies.
B) lipids or
Q64: The average age at which children are
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents