Which of the following BEST describes basal metabolism?
a. Energy needed for muscular work.
b. The amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of water from 15 degrees C to 16 degrees C.
c. Energy required to maintain normal body functions while at rest.
d. Energy use related to food ingestion.
c
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Sam has started working out this semester and is trying to maximize muscle mass gains. He has had trouble trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet in the past. He is currently trying to eat a balanced diet with adequate calories and protein. However, he is unsure if he is getting enough protein because he follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, in which he consumes dairy products and eggs, but no fish
or meat. Sam has been looking into ways to supplement his diet with protein. He has considered purchasing and using a couple of amino acids supplements. However, Sam's sister Katie is concerned that protein supplements could damage his health. Answer the following question(s) to help Sam make the best decisions for increasing protein intake without experiencing negative side effects. Which of the following meals would be good for Sam to consume following a workout? A) A peanut butter on whole-grain bread sandwich with a glass of skim milk B) Red beans and brown rice C) Egg salad on whole-grain pita bread D) Oatmeal, walnuts, raisins, and skim milk E) Any of the above would be a good choice
The electron transport chain is considered a(n) _____ process
a. aerobic b. oxygen-generating c. energy conservation d. anaerobic
A majority of zinc is carried in the blood by
A. transferrin. B. albumin. C. lipoproteins. D. chylomicrons.
Which substances are considered an unintentional food additive?
a. hormones and antibiotics given to livestock b. fragments of packaging materials c. potassium benzoate d. hormones and antibiotics given to livestock and fragments of packaging materials e. antibiotics given to livestock and potassium benzoate