The compound that forms the backbone of triglycerides is called ____
a. glycerol
b. fatty acid
c. acetic acid
d. glycogen
e. adipose
a
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Which of the following is true about protein intake of people in the United States?
A. Most do not consume enough protein. B. Most consume approximately the amount of protein needed to balance losses. C. Most consume more protein than is needed. D. Athletes generally do not get enough protein without supplements.
Which of the following statements involving the interaction of protein and exercise training is false?
A. Research has shown conclusively that amino acid supplements and other protein supplements will enhance performance in sports B. Resistance weight training programs usually result in the development of a positive nitrogen balance in most athletes who are attempting to gain body weight in the form of muscle mass C. Although weight lifters and endurance athletes may need slightly more protein than accounted for by the RDA, such increased protein may be obtained readily and more economically through a planned diet D. Small amounts of protein may be lost in the urine and sweat during exercise E. Small amounts of protein may be used as an energy source during endurance exercise, but usually account for less than 5 percent of the energy cost of the exercise
Devin is a 5-year-old who is a very picky eater. His doctor has measured his BMI to be in the 10th percentile for height and weight. His mother and father are both average-sized adults. Devin's mother is very concerned about Devin's picky nutritional behavior. Devin has recently not been eating his normal volume of food and he has only been eating a few of his favorite foods. Despite his small
body type Devin is very physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer. Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity because he is underweight; however, Devin's mother feels that he needs to be getting more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future. Answer the following question(s) to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines. What stage of growth is Devin currently in? A) Growth spurt - increased appetite and food intake B) Growth spurt - body fat gain C) Growth spurt - height gain D) Growth plateau - decreased hunger and food intake
BED is defined by recurrent episodes of binge eating at least one day a week for at least three months.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)