How are dietary triglycerides absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
a. Intact since they cross the mucosal cells easily
b. As long chains of fatty acids because chain length enhances absorption
c. As small components that will be re-packaged as triglycerides in the mucosal cell
d. By attaching to lipoprotein carriers
c
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What percentage of foods imported from other countries are tested?
a. 1 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15 e. 20
Which of the following statements is false regarding adenosine triphosphate??
A)It is formed from fat-soluble vitamins.? B) It is produced from glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids. C) It is chemical compound used for energy. D) It enables the human body to do work. E) It is created by energy transfer.
Jade is concerned about her risk of osteoporosis. To help reduce her risk of this condition, Jade should
A. consume more iron-rich foods. B. reduce her physical activity level. C. avoid smoking cigarettes. D. avoid foods such as kale and frozen yogurt.
Which of the following is not true?
a. When glycerol is consumed orally, it is rapidly absorbed primarily in the small intestine. b. The ingestion of 1 g/kg b.w. of glycerol with 1 to 2 L of water seems to protect against heat stress. c. Some studies have found improvements in performance with glycerol hyperhydration. d. Glycerol ingestion preexercise has no side effects. e. Glycerol is evenly distributed among all fluid compartments and promotes hyperhydration by inducing an osmotic gradient.