Which of the following is a feature of an essential amino acid?
a. It is not necessary in the diet
b. It must be supplied by the diet
c. It can be made by fat in the body
d. It can be made from glucose in the body
B
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John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that the there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore
the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein. Thinking about what you have read in your nutrition text, answer the following questions. Jill and John are out to dinner and deciding what to order. Which of the following choices most closely follows the guidelines for selecting protein sources from your text? a. Thai mixed vegetables with shrimp and rice b. Lasagna with ground turkey c. A low-fat hotdog on a bun with a salad d. A turkey club sandwich
In the electron transport chain of oxidative phpsphorylation, the final electron acceptor is ____
A) oxygen B) nitrogen C) carbon dioxide D) hydrogen
Which of the following is an effective treatment strategy for eating disorders?
A) Family members should encourage children to focus on improving their negative body features to treat eating disorders. B) Treatment goals for people with bulimia nervosa should include the reduction and eventual elimination of bingeing and purging. C) Treatment goals for people with anorexia nervosa should include cognitive behavioral therapy and stimulus control. D) Family members should use well-meaning advice such as "just eat" to encourage children to eat.
Food producers are allowed to label a food product as organic if it
a. has been irradiated. b. contains genetically engineered ingredients. c. was made with at least 95% organic ingredients. d. was grown with fertilizer made from sewer sludge. e. was grown in the U.S.