In the United States, the primary reason that crops are genetically modified is to

A. increase their nutrient density.
B. confer resistance to drought.
C. confer resistance to herbicides.
D. increase their fiber content.


Answer: C

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If a person does not eat enough carbohydrates to supply the glucose the body needs, which of the following will happen?

A. The pancreas will produce more insulin. B. The liver will produce more glycogen. C. Fatty acids will be converted to glucose. D. The liver will convert amino acids to glucose.

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You have instructed your patients to look for "Light in Sodium" on certain food labels. This means:

a. the food only contains 5 mg of sodium. b. the food contains 50% less sodium than the regular version. c. the food contains 25% less sodium than the regular version. d. the food has 140 mg or less of sodium per serving.

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Some athletes practice ________, a process that involves consuming a large amount of fat immediately prior to exercise to increase fat utilization during physical activity, thus sparing carbohydrate stores.

A. ketosis B. glycogenesis C. carbohydrate sparing D. fat loading

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is:

1.no more than 25%. 2.45-65%. 3.10-35%. 4.20-35%.3

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