What is the reason that fat yields more calories than carbohydrate or protein?
Ans: Fat contains many carbon-hydrogen bonds that can be readily oxidized.
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From a health perspective, fruits are better sources of sucrose and fructose than table sugar because they:
a. contain higher concentrations of these carbohydrates per unit of weight. b. also provide fats. c. also provide protein. d. also provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. e. provide these sugars in a more absorbable form than table sugar does.
A dressed fish is best identified as a whole fish that has
A. been left completely intact. B. had its entrails removed. C. had its entrails, head, tail, fins, and scales removed. D. been minced and then shaped, breaded, and frozen.
On average, how much do Americans spend per person per week on food purchases?
a. $23 b. $35 c. $44 d. $51
Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?
A. High-fructose corn syrup B. Glucose C. Soluble fiber D. Lactose