The increased use of ketone bodies by what tissue enables us to conserve protein during starvation?
a. liver
b. skeletal muscle
c. all body tissues
d. brain
Ans: d. brain
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a. Retinal b. Retinol c. Retinoic acid d. Retinyl esters
The most reliable food source of chloride is:
a. meats and whole-grain cereals. b. salt. c. dark green vegetables. d. drinking water. e. milk and milk products.
Which of the following is a drawback of the process of hydrogenation?
a. Increased percentage of saturated fats. b. Extended shelf life in foods. c. Changes in taste. d. Changes in cooking properties.
Which of the following statements is false?
A. People with Asian ancestry have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people with African ancestry. B. Women generally have the highest risk of osteoporosis after menopause. C. People who have large body frames have a higher risk of osteoporosis than people who have small body frames. D. Physical activities such as jumping rope, walking, and jogging help keep bones strong.