Which foods are recommended for overweight or obese persons who plan to lose weight?
What will be an ideal response?
Nutrient-dense foods (a baked potato with plain non-fat yogurt, an apple) are chock full of nutrients and low in calories. Persons who wish to lose weight need to minimize the fat and sugar calories in energy-dense foods (potato chips, apple pie). They also need to meet their nutrient needs by consuming foods which offer lots of nutrients per calorie consumed.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. abusing alcohol B. abusing stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, caffeine, and ephedra C. purging, including self-induced vomiting D. taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate
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1.fish and seafood. 2.dairy and meat. 3.cheese and plants. 4.eggs and beans.
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A. oxidation-reduction B. tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle C. electron transport chain D. beta-oxidation