What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 25%
d. 50%
e. 75%
Answer: A
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Carmen, age 34, has had hypertension since she was a teenager, as do many members of her immediate family. At a visit to the doctor one year ago after her twin brother had suffered an acute episode of hypertension requiring hospitalization, Carmen decided to seriously attempt to reduce her sodium and salt intakes. She has successfully mastered a low-sodium diet by: eliminating the use of a salt
shaker; ordering fresh, no-salt-added foods in restaurants; avoiding salty condiments; avoiding ready-to-eat foods; and using herbs and salt-free seasonings. She has recently begun reading labels and following portions of the DASH diet. Her doctor tells her to expect a further reduction in her blood pressure if she can master the DASH diet. Carmen's understanding of the DASH diet is reflected in each of the following statements except: a. "I need to eat more fruits." b. "I need to eat more vegetables." c. "I need to eat more meats." d. "I need to eat more low-fat dairy products." e. "I need to eat more whole grains."
Foods can be divided into the following categories:
a. "everyday" foods and "occasional" foods. b. "good" and "bad." c. "fattening" and "negative calorie." d. calorie dense and empty calorie.
Which feeding choice is recommended for preterm infants?
a. formula fortified to meet the infants' nutritional needs b. breast milk from a donor bank c. preterm breast milk from the mother d. a combination of preterm breast milk from the mother and fortified formula e. a combination of breast milk from a donor bank and fortified formula
If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, which of the following can be converted to glucose?
a. Fatty acids b. Acetyl CoA c. Amino acids d. Carbon dioxide