Sarcopenia is
A. the increase of abdominal fat that occurs with age.
B. the decrease of fat on hips and thighs that occurs with age.
C. the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age.
D. the gains in lean body mass that older people make when they perform resistance exercise.
Answer: C. the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age.
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A. AP. B. edible portion (EP). C. percentage yield. D. portion control.
Which of the following is not a practical suggestion for a single individual planning his or her dietary pattern?
a) Buying family-sized packages of meat b) Buying small containers of food c) Buying fruits at various stages of ripeness d) Cooking large amounts of food, dividing it into small portions, and freezing it
In what type of reactions are chemical bonds in a molecule broken by the addition of a water molecule?
a. Hydrolysis b. Condensation c. Covalent d. Reduction
________ is the most biologically active form of vitamin A in the body.
A. Alpha-tocopherol B. Beta-carotene C. Retinol D. Lutein