Which of the following methods for assessing body fat content is based on the measurement of subcutaneous fat at several sites on the body?
A) Skinfold measurement
B) Bioelectrical impedance analysis
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
A
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Dietary fiber is classified as a complex carbohydrate because
A. it is an energy storage molecule much like starch and glycogen. B. it consists of a group of plant polysaccharides. C. it is not digestible by human enzymes. D. it uses the same types of chemical bonds as are found in starch.
The set-point theory suggests that
A. the human body has evolved to maintain its weight within a narrow range. B. some people possess a gene that allows them to expend the same amount of energy whether they are at rest or engaging in physical activity. C. all people maintain a certain average body temperature that is unique to each individual. D. our appetite and satiety are predetermined by genes regulating the hypothalamic feeding and satiety centers.
Which of the following is NOT among the recognized symptoms of zinc deficiency?
a. Anemia b. Altered taste acuity c. Impaired vision in dim light d. Increased susceptibility to infection
Soluble fiber:
A) is a functional fiber. B) slows glucose absorption. C) reduces cholesterol and fat absorption. D) All of the above