What is the first organ to receive carbohydrates absorbed from the intestine?
a. heart
b. liver
c. pancreas
d. skeletal muscle
e. brain
ANS: B
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a. stored as fat only b. excreted in the feces c. stored as amino acids only d. stored as glycogen and fat e. excreted in the urine
Which of the following is NOT a major nutrition-related objective of Healthy People 2020?
A. Provide fitness trails to increase physical activity of children and adults. B. Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. C. Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older. D. Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese.
A trace mineral is found in amounts less than or equal to _____ in the adult reference body.?
A) 1 milligram B) 5 Kilograms C) 5 grams D) 7 grams E) None of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false