What lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol back to the liver from the periphery?

a. chylomicron
b. low-density lipoprotein
c. high-density lipoprotein
d. very-low-density lipoprotein


C

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Which of the following is a genetic factor that has been implicated in the development of obesity?

A. Lower rate of fat oxidation B. Increased thermic effect of food (TEF) C. High plasma leptin concentrations D. Fewer number of white fat cells

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Patients with the nephrotic syndrome may benefit from calcium supplementation of _____ milligrams daily

a. 500 to 1000 b. 1000 to 1500 c. 1500 to 2000 d. 2000 to 2500

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Which of the following ingredients is added to frozen desserts to obtain a smoother texture by stabilizing the dispersion of air in the foam?

a. monoglycerides b. diglycerides c. egg yolk d. lecithin e. all of the above answers are correct f. only answers c and d are correct

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