Before amino acids are used as an energy source, the _____ group is removed

a. carboxyl
b. amino
c. acetate
d. R-


b

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A. severely underweight B. underweight C. healthy weight D. overweight E. obese

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In addition to promoting glucose uptake into cells, insulin

A. promotes triglyceride storage during times of energy excess. B. promotes lipolysis. C. promotes ?-oxidation. D. promotes ketogenesis.

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If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with 100 IU vitamin D twice a day, this is considered a prescription drug

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The nutrition support team decides to increase the kcal in Ms. Reynolds's TPN _____ to prevent _____

a. slowly; hypoglycemia b. quickly; hypoglycemia c. slowly; refeeding syndrome d. quickly; refeeding syndrome

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