Pear-shaped fat distribution patterning increases a person's risk for type 2 diabetes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The role of hydrochloric acid in protein digestion is to
A. Break down polypeptide chains. B. Denature the protein. C. Slow peristalsis. D. Stimulate production of digestive enzyme in pancreas.
A T-score compares a person's assessed bone density to the average
A) bone density of a person with osteoporosis. B) peak bone density of a healthy 20-year-old. C) peak bone density of a healthy 30-year-old. D) bone density of a person at puberty.
Which of the following is true about selenium?
A. It acts as a cofactor in protein metabolism. B. It is needed for hemoglobin synthesis. C. An excess can cause hypertension. D. It participates in antioxidant reactions.
Sam has started working out this semester and is trying to maximize muscle mass gains. He has had trouble trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet in the past. He is currently trying to eat a balanced diet with adequate calories and protein. However, he is unsure if he is getting enough protein because he follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, in which he consumes dairy products and eggs, but no fish
or meat. Sam has been looking into ways to supplement his diet with protein. He has considered purchasing and using a couple of amino acids supplements. However, Sam's sister Katie is concerned that protein supplements could damage his health. Answer the following question(s) to help Sam make the best decisions for increasing protein intake without experiencing negative side effects. If Sam decides to supplement his diet with amino acids or another type of protein supplement and he exceeds this protein requirements for the day, what will happen to the excess amino acids? A) The excess amino acids will be stored as muscle mass. B) The excess amino acids will be converted to glucose and used for energy or stored as fat. C) The excess amino acids will be converted to non-essential amino acids and stored for later use by the body. D) The excess amino acids will be excreted in the urine.