The energy needed in order to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients after a meal is called
A. adaptive thermogenesis.
B. nonexercise activity thermogenesis.
C. the thermic effect of food.
D. Does not have a name
C
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Of the ten leading causes of illness and death, how many are associated directly with nutrition?
a. 1 b. 4 c. 7 d. 10
Edema in the lower extremities may appear when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because ________.
A. blood protein levels increase and force fluid into the cells B. blood protein levels drop and fluid shifts into interstitial spaces C. sodium is retained in the body D. the kidneys cannot efficiently excrete excess fluid
The ________ cells of the gastric glands synthesize and release intrinsic factor, which is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.
A. chief B. mucous C. pyloric D. parietal
The _______________ is a circular muscle that regulates the flow of food between the esophagus and the stomach
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