Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Excess animal protein is converted to essential amino acids.
2. Persons who overconsume animal proteins are likely to underconsume whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
3. The more amino acid pools in the body, the better.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
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a. nucleus b. Golgi bodies c. mitochondria d. smooth endoplasmic reticulum e. exoplasm
If a child's condition is known to change the rate of weight or height gain, which of the following signs would indicate a need for attention?
a. A plateau in weight b. A pattern of gain and then weight loss c. Not regaining weight after an illness d. A pattern of unexplained and unintentional weight loss e. All of the above
Research on the benefits of fatty acids and their components has shown that: a. within the brain, DHA may enhance inflammation associated with aging
b. omega-3 fatty acids have shown a definite benefit in preventing all forms of cancer. c. supplements of fish oil have improved depression. d. seafood-consuming populations have a lower rate of death from heart disease. e. every study reports lower cardiovascular risks with higher EPA and DHA intakes.
Basal metabolic rate is lowered by _____
a. loss of lean body mass b. stress or fever c. high thyroid gland activity d. increase in lean body mass e. high thermic-effect foods