_______________ is a hormone produced by the adipose tissue that is involved in energy balance and fat storage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Leptin, Adiponectin
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Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?
a. The fiber delays absorption of fat. b. The fiber interferes with glycolysis. c. The meal crowds out more energy-dense foods. d. The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed. e. The meal will be digested and absorbed too rapidly to be useful.
The dietitian's knowledge base:
A. is fulfilled upon graduation from an accredited school B. remains at a level of minimum standards based on the Accreditation Standards for Didactic Programs in Nutrition C. constantly expands and evolves in order to apply to new practice developments D. is diminishing because of current evidence-based practices E. is considered insufficient until she/he has finished a dietetics internship
A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy. This is probably caused by
a. inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids b. reduced activity levels as body size increases c. increased levels of the hormone estrogen d. increased levels of the hormone progesterone
Hepatic encephalopathy in the early stages is characterized by
a. jerking movements. b. irritability. c. disorientation. d. all of the above