Ketone bodies are made when carbohydrate intake is insufficient and protein is broken down to acetyl CoA and then converted into ketone bodies.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Evidence suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol through a low-cholesterol diet decreases the risk of heart disease in most people

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not true?

a. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast 1 hour before exercise increases plasma chylomicrons but does not affect fat oxidation. b. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast increases plasma free fatty acid. c. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast reduces gastric emptying compared with ingestion of a high-carbohydrate breakfast. d. Ingestion of a high-fat breakfast results in elevated plasma triglyceride levels 4 hours after ingestion. e. All statements are true.

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The body obtains energy from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates by a process called:

a. metabolism. b. adaptation. c. free radicalism. d. the "ripple effect."

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What does the MyPyramid Food Guide recommend?

a. Consumption of only white or green vegetables. b. Consumption of nutrient-dense forms of basic foods. c. Consumption of adequate discretionary calories each day. d. Consumption of basic foods like whole milk, hamburger, and potatoes.

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