Which of the following nutrients yields the most energy per gram?

A) lipid B) protein C) vitamin D) carbohydrate


A

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Shana is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 135 lb. She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during days in which she spends 1 to 3 hours training for events. According to expert recommendations, she should consume approximately ________ grams of carbohydrate daily while training.

A. 620 to 900 B. 220 to 500 C. 366 to 610 D. 810 to 1350

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Consuming a diet supplemented with which of the following fatty acids reduces the inheritance of APC gene?

A. long-chain omega-3 PUFAs B. short-chain omega-3 PUFAs C. long-chain omega-3 MUFAs D. short-chain omega-6 MUFAs E. long-chain omega-6 MUFAs

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Table salt is ________ sodium.

A. 40% B. 60% C. 30% D. 20%

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All of the following are ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure except:

a. adopting a diet similar to the DASH diet. b. maintaining a normal weight. c. eating no more than 3,500 milligrams of sodium a day. d. exercising 60 minutes daily. e. drinking alcohol in moderation.

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