Smokers are advised to increase their vitamin C intake:
A) to protect their bodies from antioxidative damage.
B) because their bodies need more free radicals.
C) because their bodies need more antioxidants.
D) to protect their bodies from the reducing compounds found in smoke.
C
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In adipose tissue, humans can store a nearly limitless supply of energy in the form of
A. amino acids. B. triglycerides. C. glycogen. D. phospholipids.
The primary enzyme for digesting cholesterol esters in the small intestine is called
A) pancreatic lipase. B) amylase. C) cholesterol esterase. D) lingual lipase.
LDL cholesterol is _____
a. lowered by intake of trans-fatty acids b. associated with heart-disease risk when present in high levels c. associated with heart-disease risk when present in low levels d. raised by intake of unsaturated fatty acids e. unaffected by intake of saturated fatty acids
Which statement is true regarding the timing of meals? a. Timing of meals is important because the digestive tract is unable to digest foods at certain times. b. A meal should be consumed immediately before exercise to enhance physical work. c. Eating a meal late at night is desirable because it facilitates sleep
d. Timing of meals is important to feeling well. e. Timing of meals impacts the efficacy of energy storage.