How many amino acids are considered to be essential?
A. none
B. five
C. nine
D. twenty
Answer: C
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a. zinc b. vitamin B12 c. iron d. vitamin E e. potassium
Which mechanism of nutrient transport across the placenta involves the use of cell membrane receptors and energy derived from ATP?
A. passive diffusion B. facilitated diffusion C. active transport D. pinocytosis E. endocytosis
Which of the following statements would be appropriate in teaching a client how to reduce his risk for fatty liver?
a. "Achieve weight loss as quickly as possible." b. "Reduce alcohol intake to three beers a day." c. "Aim for exercise to increase high-density lipoproteins." d. "Making behavioral changes in eating and exercise will always reverse fatty liver."
Which describes a true statement regarding medical food supplements? a. Supplements typically provide more than 1000kcal
b. Supplements are considered inexpensive to use. c. They are designed to promote weight loss. d. Supplements are convenient and do not require refrigeration. e. They supply 40 g of protein in 250 mL.