Levodopa is used in the treatment of:
a. rheumatoid arthritis
b. Parkinson's disease
Answer: b. Parkinson's disease
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In the hierarchy of nutrient use, which of the following is true?
a. alcohol is metabolized the most slowly. b. amino acids are easily stored for later energy needs c. first, carbohydrates are used to maintain blood glucose and build glycogen stores, and then any remaining carbohydrates are oxidized for energy d. fats are metabolized rapidly and are rarely stored
Many topics and goals formulated for Healthy People 2020 are consistent with recommendations put forth in:
a. the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. b. USDA's MyPlate guidance plan. c. the Surgeon General's Report 2010. d. the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
Fats provide satiety because
a. they are digested more quickly than carbohydrates and proteins. b. they speed up the emptying of the stomach. c. they slow (delay) the emptying of the stomach. d. they are less complex molecules than carbohydrates and proteins.