A major reason why people must have sufficient carbohydrate and fat in the diet is to:
a. stimulate the breakdown of body protein for energy.
b. prevent the loss of essential fatty acids.
c. prevent the breakdown of body protein for energy.
d. stimulate the synthesis of essential amino acids.
c
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A. good appetite. B. craving for a food. C. rumbling in your stomach. D. physiological need for sustenance
Which of the following terms describes the sensation of having had enough to eat?
A) anxiety B) scarcity C) hunger D) satiety
All of the following are true regarding vitamins EXCEPT:
a. if adequate amounts are not consumed, deficiency diseases develop. b. they are considered essential because the body cannot produce them. c. eating at least one serving of fruit or vegetable a day prevents deficiencies. d. they perform specific functions in the body.
Which weight-loss supplement should be used with caution due to some reports of liver toxicity?
A) ephedrine B) green tea extract C) DHEA D) bitter orange