In the postabsorptive state, where do the body's tissues get most of their glucose?
a. Muscle protein
b. Muscle glycogen
c. Liver glycogen
d. Adipose stores
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The amount of carbohydrate required to meet energy needs, provide adequate glucose, and prevent ketosis is ______ grams per day.
A. 20 B. 80 C. 130 D. 280
Choose the sentence below that correctly describes an alternative sweetener.
a. Sucralose contributes energy because some of it is digested, but less so than sucrose. b. Aspartame, also known as NutraSweet, consists of two amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and is not safe for those with PKU to consume. c. Saccharin is also known as Sweet n' Low and is slightly less sweet than table sugar or sucrose. d. Neotame is purified from the stevia plant.
Which of the following foods contains a protein that decreases bioavailability of biotin?
a. Aged wine b. Aged cheese c. Raw egg whites d. Raw cauliflower