What is hydroxyapatite?
A) ?abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis
B) ?the calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones
C) ?a calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone
D) ?a compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption
B
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Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue?
a. To store fat b. To protect vital organs from shock c. To secrete proteins that help regulate energy balance d. To regulate blood glucose levels e. To insulate the body from temperature extremes
The type of protein-energy malnutrition that results in edema, hypoalbuminemia, skin lesions, and fatty liver is:
a. cachexia. b. marasmus. c. kwashiorkor. d. sarcopenia.
Thickeners for pie fillings are often
A. animal protein based. B. gluten free. C. starch based. D. baked prior to adding into shell.
Two slices of bread contain 30 g CHO, 10 g PRO, and 2 g fat. Approximately how many kcalories are in the bread?
a. 120 b. 155 c. 165 d. 178 e. 225