Transamination refers to the removal of the amino group from an amino acid
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Which of the following is NOT a function of thyroid hormones?
A. transport macronutrients B. regulate metabolic reactions associated body temperature C. regulate Resting metabolic rate D. macronutrient metabolism
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A. ten billion dollars are spent on this annually B. nonnutrient chemicals provided by plant-based foods C. one of the six categories of nutrients D. nutrient found in food that helps regulate your metabolism E. gold standard for nutritional guidance for healthy Americans F. chemical compounds found in foods that sustain your body processes G. the lack of a nutrient in a food, which may lead to a health problem H. a bone disease caused by a lack of vitamin D I. the inability of people to meet their nutrient needs because of food costs J. the measurement of energy in foods K. your body's ability to break down food and convert it to energy L. adding vitamins and/or minerals to food products 13. Metabolism 14. Phytochemicals 15. Kilocalories 16. Food advertising 17. Food insecurity 18. Deficiencies 19. Carbohydrates 20. Nutrients 21. Vitamins 22. Dietary Reference Intakes 23. Rickets 24. Enrichment
Thermoregulation refers to ____.?
A) ?alterations in metabolism to maintain body core temperature B) ?alterations in food energy due to cooking C) ?the increase in energy expenditure associated with the body's processing of food D) ?the body's storage of food as fat for insulation
Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result
showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. What lifestyle modification should Tamara make after the birth of her baby to reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life? A) Work to lose extra weight gained during pregnancy by following a regular exercise routine and consuming a healthy diet B) Start smoking and drinking coffee to speed up her metabolism C) Reduce the amount of complex carbohydrates in her diet D) Only consume artificially sweetened beverages and sweets