According to Several Different Sources Noted in the Textbook, the Single

question 76

Multiple Choice

According to several different sources noted in the textbook, the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States is ________.

• A)drunk driving
• B)caffeine use
• C)obesity
• D)smoking

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Definitions:

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and signaling molecules.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a primary source of energy for the body's cells, derived from foods and stored in the body as glycogen.

Pyruvate

A key end-product of glycolysis, which can be further used in cellular respiration to generate ATP or converted into other biochemicals.

Glucose

A basic sugar essential for energizing living entities and a component found in several carbohydrates.