A medium-chain fatty acid contains _____ carbon atoms
a. 2-4
b. 4-8
c. 8-12
d. 12-20
c
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Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?
a. Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens b. Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition c. People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves d. The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels e. Red blood cells become hypochromic and enlarged (macrocytic).
Which of the following is not a component of the Mediterranean diet?
A. Olive oil B. Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables C. Abstinence from alcohol D. Frequent consumption of fish
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are precursors needed to produce which type of biological compounds?
A) eicosanoids B) enzymes C) carbohydrates D) cholesterols
When using starches for thickening pie fillings
a. the process begins by slowly stirring warm liquid into the starch until both ingredients are thoroughly mixed into a paste. b. the starch paste is combined with an acid and then combined with the fruit where it will be heated in the pie during baking. c. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will rupture and the starch will lose its thickening power and may even become thin again. d. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will thicken excessively and the resulting filling will be very viscous.