Which statement about trans fatty acids is true?
a. They are made by the body
b. Their amounts are never listed on food labels.
c. They arise when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated.
d. They occur naturally in foods to a large extent.
e. They have a beneficial effect on cholesterol transport throughout the body.
c
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A) lipids B) vitamins C) alcohol D) carbohydrates
A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is not tolerating standard protein. A formula enriched with _____ may be indicated.
a. aromatic amino acids b. non-essential amino acids c. none of these d. branched chain amino acids
The energy value of dietary carbohydrates is ________ kcal per gram.
A. 15 B. 4 C. 9 D. 7
If you were designing a clinical trial to test the effects of vitamin D on bone strength, which of the following would be an appropriate placebo?
A) the recommended daily intake of vitamin D B) a sugar pill that contains no vitamins or minerals C) half the amount of vitamin D given to the experimental group D) a multi-vitamin