Which of the following amino acids is a dietary essential?
A. Alanine
B. Aspartic acid
C. Phenylalanine
D. Serine
Answer: C
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One of the reasons that adolescents have poor intakes of calcium and vitamin D is that
A. they drink soda instead of milk. B. they eat a lot of sweets. C. they don't eat the recommended amount of vegetables. D. their diets are high in trans fats.
Nerissa's parents are concerned about her weight. At age 15, Nerissa is 5?5? tall, and 1 year ago she was 28 pounds overweight. She entered an exercise program, went on a calorie reduction diet, and lost 25 pounds. Now, it seems as if Nerissa is obsessed with diet and exercise. She has reduced her caloric intake to fewer than 1,000 calories per day, and exercises several times a day. Her
mother's efforts to talk her into eating more have been to no avail. The school nurse has asked Nerissa's mother to come in for a conference. The nurse asks her to explore some of the reasons for the initial overweight problem. What are some factors that can worsen an adolescent's weight problem?
Cocoa butter is a rich source of saturated fat.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Why are high-kcalorie, high-protein diets prescribed?
a. To reverse or prevent weight loss or muscle wasting b. To promote heart health c. To prevent chronic medical conditions d. To treat diabetes