Maria wants to try a very low-CHO diet for weight reduction. The authors of this plan advertise that you will know that it is working because your breath will have a fruity smell. What should Maria know about this "diet'?
a. The diet is sound because it allows the user to monitor success.
b. The diet promotes protein synthesis, glycogenesis, and weight loss.
c. The diet causes ketosis, which can lead to ketoacidosis and even death.
d. The diet permits the body to get more use from its supply of insulin and therefore its CHOs.
c
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To prevent or slow the growth of food-borne pathogens, keep foods colder than 40ºF and warmer than 140ºF.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which is a true statement regarding eosinophilic esophagitis? a. EoE has only been recognized within the past 20 years
b. Immune cells involved with EoE include B cells and white blood cells. c. EoE has no connection to food intake. d. Symptoms of EoE in adults include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. e. Metoclopramide is the standard form of treatment for EoE.
Which high-fat food is the least desirable to consume for an individual who is concerned about reducing their risk of heart disease?
a. avocados b. walnuts c. potato chips d. canned tuna e. salmon