Explain carbohydrate metabolism
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Carbohydrates provide energy to cells through glycolysis, a 10-step anaerobic pathway that yields two molecules of pyruvate, a net of two ATP, two coenzymes, two hydrogen ions, and two molecules of water. Pyruvate is either converted to lactate during anaerobic metabolism or converted to acetyl CoA during aerobic metabolism.
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?Which statement about caffeine is true?
a. Large doses of caffeine have been shown to increase incidence of cancer. b. Caffeine can reduce blood pressure. c. Men who drink coffee have a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease. d. Caffeine may slow down bone loss in women e. Caffeinated beverages can contribute to daily fluid intakes.
Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not
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Discuss the reasons why American society today spends large sums of money annually on nutritional supplements and dietary plans that have little or no basis in scientific fact
Which of the following team members works with the client to evaluate the need for special feeding devices and then teaches the client how to use the device?
a. speech-language pathologist b. physical therapist c. occupational therapist d. dietitian