Substances in certain foods such as oats and olives that are similar in structure to cholesterol but that are not absorbed by the body and act to decrease cholesterol absorption are called:
a. trans fats and functional fats.
b. phytochemicals.
c. steroids.
d. stanols and sterols.
d
You might also like to view...
A young woman presents with pale conjunctivae. You should assess her intake of:
a. vitamin C b. vitamin D c. zinc d. iron
The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____
a. products sold at health food stores
b. products grown without use of pesticides
c. foods having superior nutrient qualities
d. substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds
e. substances that contain water
Briefly describe the change in trends of obesity in the United States within the last four decades
Replacing simple carbohydrates with complex carbs typically results in a diet that is higher in ________.
a. fat b. fiber c. energy d. refined foods e. protein