In patients with galactosemia, the enzyme defect occurs in uridyltransferase, which normally converts galactose, in the form of galactose-1-phosphate, to _______________.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
glucose-1-phosphate
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A. the production of heat in body cells B. the sensation you feel when you have had enough to eat C. changing behaviors to improve health D. a hormone produced in fat tissue that decreases your hunger level E. a hormone that will decrease your hunger and help you feel satiated F. the repeated gain and loss of body weight G. the energy you expend during nonexercise movements during the day H. a hormone produced mainly in the stomach that signals your brain that you need to eat I. weighing about 10 to 15 pounds more than is a healthy weight for your height J. having an unhealthy amount of body fat K. relationship between genetic propensity to gain weight and an obesity-promoting environment L. the difference in the number of calories needed to maintain weight before and after weight loss M. the physical need for nourishment that drives you to consume food 16. Overweight 17. Obesity 18. Satiety 19. Hunger 20. Ghrelin 21. Leptin 22. Cholecystokinin 23. Thermogenesis 24. NEAT 25. Weight cycling 26. Gene-environment interaction 27. Energy gap 28. Behavior modification
Proteins are NOT found in
A) meats, fish, and poultry. B) seeds, nuts, and legumes. C) dairy products. D) water.
The inactive form of a vitamin that can be converted into an active form upon absorption is called ___.
A. oxidant B. phytochemical C. provitamin D. preformed vitamin
Your friend's parents both have heart disease. She is considering having genetic testing done so she can see what changes she might be able to make to reduce her risk of developing it as well. What would you tell her? a. Genetic testing is an inexpensive way to understand your medical profile
b. Ethical concerns are minor when the information is released. c. You can make lifestyle changes known to reduce your risk without genetic testing. d. There are fully defined links between specific gene variations and chronic disease. e. The results of the test will allow you to make specific lifestyle changes that will prevent heart disease.