The percentage of a woman's body weight that is composed of essential body fat is:
a. 3% to 5%.
b. 10% to 12%.
c. 18% to 21%.
d. 21% to 30%.
B
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a. bioenhancements b. inorganic fibers c. phytochemicals d. phytoactive chemicals e. nonnutritive additives
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Marcie" case study information below. Marcie is a 25-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 238 mg/dL, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 205 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 33 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 152 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 145/76 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 84 grams, fiber intake of 18 grams, cholesterol intake of 433 mg, and sodium intake of 3,885 mg. ?Marcie's health assessment results show normal levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL).Marcie's health assessment results show normal levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which monosaccharide rarely occurs freely in nature but is tied up in milk sugar until it is freed during digestion?
a. lactose b. fructose c. galactose d. glucose e. sucrose
Which of the following foods would be the BEST dietary source of pre-formed vitamin A?
A. carrots B. egg C. cantaloupe D. rice