A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called ________.

A. ketogenesis
B. transamination
C. supplementation
D. gluconeogenesis


Answer: B

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A teaspoon of sugar supplies about 16 kilocalories, which is the same as ________ calories.

A. 1.6 B. 160,000 C. 1600 D. 16,000

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Which of the following foods would be the BEST dietary source of preformed vitamin A?

A) carrots B) rice C) cantaloupe D) eggs

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Consumption of which of the following is thought to have contributed MOST significantly to weight gain and obesity in the United States in recent years?

A. desserts, including cake, cookies, ice cream, etc. B. soft drinks and fruit juices C. take-out and restaurant meals D. frozen prepared meals

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A full-liquid diet is sometimes used as a transitional diet between the clear liquid diet and diets that contain solid foods

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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