The nine essential amino acids

A) can be made by the body.
B) are present in a wide variety of fruits.
C) must come from the diet.
D) are not necessary for protein synthesis.


ANS: C

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A. When a population's level of physical activity increases, the percentage of people who develop heart disease decreases. B. When a population's level of vitamin C in white blood cells increases, the percentage of people in the population who develop scurvy decreases. C. When a population's vitamin D intake decreases, the percentage of people in the population that have healthy immune systems decreases. D. When a population's intake of plant foods decreases, the percentage of obese people in that population increases.

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In adults, a deficiency of folic acid will eventually result in:

a. neural tube defects. b. renal tube defects. c. megaloblastic anemia. d. iron-deficiency anemia.

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To distinguish eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), what term is often used?

A) animal-based omega-3 B) fish-based omega-3 C) marine omega-3 D) aquatic omega-3

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Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

A) protein. B) insulin. C) starch. D) fat.

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