Which of the following components of total energy expenditure accounts for 60 to 75% of total calorie needs in most people?
1.basal metabolism
2.physical activity
3.digestion of nutrients
4.absorption of nutrients
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
? BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit, and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered. ? HT: 6'1" WT: 180 pounds (81.6 kg) Approximately how many grams of protein does BM require while he is in the hospital?
A. 123 g B. 150 g C. 65 g D. 94 g E. 87 g
A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds, but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) ________ fatty acid.
A. saturated B. monounsaturated C. polyunsaturated D. essential
A strategy that has been proven to prevent or reduce high blood pressure in women is to
A. consume a multi-vitamin mineral supplement. B. eliminate all caffeine-containing beverages from the diet. C. consume a daily calcium supplement of 1,000 mg. D. limit alcohol consumption to no more than 1 drink per day.