The symptom(s) of thiamin deficiency best explained by its role in glucose metabolism are:
a. depression and weakness.
b. paralysis.
c. hunger.
d. atherosclerosis.
a. depression and weakness.
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a. Weight maintenance b. Fast weight loss c. Steady weight loss d. Low-fat diet
All of the following are laboratory techniques used to measure the role of the lactic acid system in exercise EXCEPT ________.
A. the steady-state threshold B. the anaerobic threshold C. onset of blood lactic acid D. maximal oxygen uptake
One disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is that ____
a. it does not take into account fluctuations in food intake b. it cannot identify short-term changes in food intake c. the results are not affected by seasonal changes in diet d. it may not be reflective of a typical day's intake e. it is not easy for the patient to answer
Which of the following is true about the forms of vitamin A?
A. Carotenoids can be converted to retinoids. B. Carotenoids are found in animal foods. C. Retinoids are found in plant foods. D. Retinoids can be converted to carotenoids.