Which of the following does NOT increase the thermic effect of food (TEF)?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fat
c. Regular eating schedule
d. Spicy foods
Answer: b. Fat
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A. increased convection and radiation B. decreased condensation and decreased radiation C. decreased evaporation and increased radiation D. increased condensation and radiation
Mary is in fourth grade and has chosen the following foods for her lunch today: 8 oz. non-fat milk; 1 apple; 1 2-oz. hamburger patty and bun; 1 piece lettuce; 1 cup fruit yogurt. Does this meet the minimum requirements for school lunch?
a. Yes b. No
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months while the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the researcher did have this information. This is an example of a(n) ____
study. A) case B) epidemiological C) experimental D) clinical
The set point theory suggests that:
a. body weight is genetically determined and that there are internal mechanisms to defend against weight change. b. a set point of calorie consumption must be reached before weight loss can occur. c. a maximum body weight exists for each individual and cannot be exceeded. d. there is a level of calorie consumption above which no weight will be gained.