Resting metabolism comprises approximately 50 percent of a sedentary person's total daily energy expenditure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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The first step in the MUST screening tool's five-step assessment of nutritional status is _____.

A. use height and weight measurement to calculate BMI B. score unplanned weight loss C. assign an acute disease effect score D. sum scores to determine overall risk of malnutrition E. use the score to plan management

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The final stage of glucose oxidation, oxidative phosphorylation, ultimately yields

A) hydrogen and carbon. B) glucose. C) carbon dioxide. D) ATP and water.

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The rate at which energy is used by the body when it is at complete rest is called:

a. sleeping metabolic rate. b. resting metabolic rate. c. fasting metabolic rate. d. body composition.

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What type of fatty acid is recommended to help reduce inflammation effects as well as improve lipid profiles?

a. saturated fatty acids b. monounsaturated fatty acids c. omega-3 fatty acids d. omega-6 fatty acids e. omega-9 fatty acids

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