The protein secreted by fat cells that, by binding to specific receptor sites in the hypothalamus, decreases appetite, increases energy expenditure, and stimulates gonadotropin secretion is called _____.
A. estrogen
B. progesterone
C. collagen
D. leptin
E. testosterone
Answer: D
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a. 1959 b. 1944 c. 1939 d. 1909
The total amount of energy required by an individual is the sum of which three components?
a. Basal energy expenditure, physical activity, thermic effect of food b. Physical activity, resting energy rate, percentile weight for height c. Basal energy expenditure, protein intake, thermic effect of food d. Protein intake, physical activity, resting energy rate e. Physical activity, adjusted body weight, protein intake
Which type of treatment is most appropriate for a patient with bulimia nervosa?
a. inpatient hospitalization b. enteral feedings c. physical rehabilitation training d. cognitive-behavioral therapy e. lipase inhibitor medications
Dietary fiber is found only in plant foods, can be classified based on solubility, and is nondigestible by enzymes in humans.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)