Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated, but has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let's answer these questions and help Bob
understand this topic better. What characterizes saturated fats?
a. They are liquid at room temperature.
b. They are carrying the maximum possible number of hydrogens.
c. They function as emulsifiers in the small intestine.
d. They provide 4 calories per gram.
b
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a. Lecithin b. Cholesterol c. Stearic acid d. Linoleic acid e. Adipokine
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A) loss of central visual activity B) loss of muscle mass and strength C) aging-induced chronic inflammation of the stomach D) intestinal dysmotility from excessive use of laxatives
What is the best approach to weight loss?
a. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates. b. Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake. c. Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss. d. Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure. e. Fast at least two consecutive days each week.
You have a patient with a T-score of -2.7; therefore, you can diagnose him/her with:
a. anemia. b. hypocalcemia. c. osteoporosis. d. hypercalcemia.