Nonspecific signs and symptoms resulting from insufficient or excessive intakes of nutrients or energy are well-recognized risk factors for the development of _____
a. metabolic imbalance
b. caloric dysfunction
c. insulin resistance
d. chronic diseases
e. blood pressure anomalies
d
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fats?
a. Fats provide 12 kcals of energy per gram. b. "Fat" primarily refers to triglycerides, which make up 95% of all lipids in our foods. c. Fats come from plant and animal sources. d. Fats contribute to the taste and texture of foods
Why is the caloric value of some sugar alcohols less than 4 kcal/g?
a. They are not completely absorbed b. They are not completely metabolized by cells for energy c. They cannot be transported into the mitochondria d. All of the above
Which of the following statements is untrustworthy or misleading because it contains a "red flag" of unreliable nutrition-related information?
A. People who have concerns about health-related products or treatments should be skeptical to avoid being cheated out of their money. B. People who have questions about medical conditions should seek answers from practitioners who have had the proper training and licensing. C. People who have cancer should take vitamin C pills because the pills have been clinically proven to cure cancer. D. People who have complaints about false or misleading health claims should report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
Which of the following foods is the richest source of saturated fat?
A. Coconut oil B. Butter fat C. Palm oil D. Chicken fat