The anabolic effect of insulin on protein metabolism produces a positive _______________ balance
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
nitrogen
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The AMDR for protein is
A. 45-65% of total energy. B. 35-50% of total energy. C. 20-35% of total energy. D. 10-35% of total energy.
When alcohol consumption is high, the primary pathway for the metabolism of alcohol is the ____
A) alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) pathway B) microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS) C) acetyl CoA overflow pathway D) aldosterone-retinol system
Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins. Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements and a water-soluble multi-vitamin to help improve his energy level and nutrient status. Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products) for several months. As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential
vitamins. Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multi-vitamin supplement because of her vegetarian lifestyle, but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements. Help them study for their quiz and determine who is right about their need for dietary supplements. Chase is concerned that Rhonda is not getting some essential vitamins because of her vegan diet. Which of the following vitamins should Rhonda consider supplementing due to the fact that its only natural food sources are animal products and by-products? A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin B12 C) Niacin D) Vitamin B6
Lois is a 65-year-old female who participates in an exercise class at least three times a week. In addition, she drinks six glasses of water each day and consumes a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals. Lois has high blood pressure, takes medication for her hypertension, and experiences constipation frequently. What is the most likely cause of her constipation?
a. low fiber intake b. inadequate exercise c. medications d. low fluid intake e. high-fat diet