Which of the following disorders may result from vitamin E deficiency in people?
a. Rickets
b. Xerophthalmia
c. Muscular dystrophy
d. Erythrocyte hemolysis
e. Osteomalacia
ANS: D
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A. the BMR minus the energy used in physical activity B. the body's storage of food as fat for insulation C. the decrease in food energy due to cooking D. the increase in energy expenditure associated with the body's digestion of food
Whether an element is classified as a major or as a trace mineral is determined by:
a. the amounts needed daily by the body b. where they are absorbed in the digestive tract c. how critical they are for metabolic processes d. where they are found on the periodic table
Ingredients on food package labels are listed in descending order by:
A) Calories. B) density. C) cost. D) weight. E) hydration.
Which of the following substances is a disaccharide?
A. fructose B. sucrose C. galactose D. glycogen