What does the body use the energy from food for?
Cells in the body use energy from food to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which the body can then use for its functions—e.g., movement, digestion, body temperature, breathing, heart beat, etc.
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Foods labeled as gluten-free contain no gluten
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A characteristic that is unique to vitamin B12 is that it requires:
a. lipids for absorption. b. the mineral magnesium for full activity. c. intrinsic factor for absorption. d. an acidic intestinal environment for synthesis.
Normal GFR is:
a. 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. b. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2. c. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2. d. 140 mL/min/1.73 m2.