One of the major functions of insulin is to:
a. convert fat to glucose.
b. decrease protein synthesis.
c. stimulate fat breakdown.
d. promote uptake of amino acids.
D
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Evaluate Mrs. Caldwell's diet history and 24-hour recall. Is her usual diet consistent with her inpatient diet order?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is the most likely side effect of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet?
a. Diarrhea
b. Increased thirst
c. Nitrogen toxicity
d. Increased water retention in the body
What hormone stimulates the secretory cells in the mammary gland to synthesize milk?
a. Estrogen b. Progesterone c. Prolactin d. Oxytocin
Martha is maintaining her current weight by eating 2500 kcal per day. To lose 1 pound of fat per week, she would have to decrease her energy intake to ________ kcal per day.
A. 2200 to 2300 B. 1000 to 1200 C. 1500 to 1600 D. 1900 to 2000