During digestion, hydrochloric acid (HCl) produced in the stomach begins the process of
A) carbohydrate digestion. B) fat emulsification.
C) denaturing proteins. D) neutralizing acidic chyme.
C
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a. Albumin b. Cholesterol transport protein c. LDL d. HDL
Which of the following BEST describes dietary thermogenesis?
a. Energy use related to food ingestion. b. Energy required to maintain normal body functions while at rest. c. The amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of water from 15 degrees C to 16 degrees C. d. Energy needed for muscular work.
Which of the following plant sources of protein is considered a complete protein for adults and older children?
A) Broccoli B) Rice C) Soybeans D) Red beans
What is the primary characteristic of all types of diabetes?
a. hyperglycemia b. hypoglycemia c. kidney disease d. liver disease e. hypertension