Which of the following is true about protein?
A. It is important primarily for increasing bone density.
B. It is made up of combinations of approximately 20 amino acids.
C. It is made up of combinations of amino acids and fatty acids.
D. It is unique in that it is the only dietary component that contains selenium.
Answer: B
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a. An enzyme b. A very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) c. A hormone d. A high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
In the United States, the most frequent cause of hospital readmission during the first two weeks of life is _____.
A. hyperbilirubinemia B. diabetes C. Rh sensitization D. hemolytic disease E. kernicterus
In what form is most body fat stored?
A. cholesterol B. triglycerides C. phospholipids D. None of these responses are correct.
How does nutrition knowledge influence food choices?
a. It motivates some, but not all, people to make healthful changes. b. It is all that most people need to make healthful changes. c. It rarely helps "committed" consumers to make healthful changes. d. It provides the greatest motivation to change for "unconcerned" consumers.