Which of the following is a feature of fat intake and health?
a. Intake of saturated fat raises blood cholesterol more than intake of cholesterol
b. High intakes of fish oil lower bleeding time and improve diabetes and wound healing
c. High intakes of short- and medium-chain fatty acids raise high-density lipoprotein levels
d. Trans-fatty acids contained in polyunsaturated fats but not in monounsaturated fats alter blood cholesterol levels
a
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a. net utilization. b. bioavailability. c. biological value. d. utilization efficiency.
A patient whose intestinal mucosa has a cobblestone appearance most likely has _____
a. irritable bowel syndrome b. GERD c. ulceritivie colitis d. fistulas e. Crohn's disease
To an epidemiologist studying factors that contribute to diabetes, an individual with a confirmed case of diabetes is a(n) ____
a. incidence b. prevalence c. case d. risk factor
Which enzymes are responsible for the digestion of triglycerides?
a. Lipidases
b. Fat depredators
c. Fat degradators
d. Lipases