Explain how fructose is normally metabolized.

What will be an ideal response?


Fructose is predominantly metabolized in the liver, kidney, and small intestine in a specialized pathway composed of three enzymes—fructokinase, aldolase type B, and triokinase—that convert fructose into intermediates of the glycolytic gluconeogenic pathway.

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To prevent and/or control diabetes, an individual should:

a) Maintain a healthful body weight with a healthy diet and daily exercise b) Eat slightly more protein and fat and slightly less carbohydrate (especially refined carbohydrates) c) Consult a dietitian. d) All of the above.

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Which is the most appropriate pre-exercise meal?

A. a cheeseburger and french-fried potatoes B. fried chicken and beans C. oatmeal and nonfat milk D. a 12-ounce steak

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Nutritional edema occurs when

A) blood protein concentration is increased. B) blood protein concentration is decreased. C) the red blood cell number decreases. D) there is a great change in blood hemoglobin concentration.

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Which RQ would not be possible for an ordinary mixed diet of carbohydrate, protein, and fat?

A) ?0.85 B) ?0.80 C) ?0.75 D) ?0.15

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