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.
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
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.
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