________ are acidic compounds produced by the liver during the breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ketone bodies
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The presence of fat-containing chyme in the stomach signals the release of CCK from the small intestine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?
a. It increases the risk for delivery of a low-birth-weight infant b. Around the time of conception, it increases the risk for birth defects c. It increases the risk for adverse effects on the child and, if the child is a female, on her children d. Around the time of conception, it prevents the uterus from developing fully but spares the placenta
Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dietary protein will not be used efficiently and will not support growth if ____ are lacking in the diet
a. vegetables b. essential fatty acids c. kcalories d. dairy foods e. nut meats