The measure of the amount of amino acids absorbed from a given protein intake is called ____
a. protein quality
b. net protein utilization
c. protein digestibility
d. protein efficiency ratio
e. protein absorption value
c
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A. a small, clean, unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges B. 2 slices of baked ham on a toasted English muffin C. 1 cup of French fries from a fast-food restaurant that has been salted with iodized salt D. ½ of a chocolate doughnut that has the frosting removed
A primary function of the mucus in the stomach is to
A) emulsify fats. B) neutralize stomach acid. C) protect the stomach lining. D) activate pepsinogen to form pepsin.
Which of the following body tissues is the least metabolically active?
A) Brain B) Fat C) Muscle D) Kidney
Which of the following is the best food source of riboflavin?
A. Carrots B. Canola oil C. Milk D. Lean ham