A ________ remains when the amino group of an amino acid is removed.
A. dipeptide fragment
B. ribonucleotide
C. carbon skeleton
D. fatty acid
Answer: C
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a. an oral diet. b. enteral tube feeding. c. a peripheral vein feeding. d. total parenteral nutrition.
Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?
A. High iron stores will increase the risk of CHD. B. With normal hemoglobin levels, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max. C. With iron-deficient, nonanemic subjects, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max. D. If iron-deficiency anemia exists, iron therapy could help to increase physical performance.
What factor is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?
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Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race. He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily. He weighs 80 kg. Based on this information, what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?
A. 3000 B. 6000 C. 5000 D. 4000