Basal metabolism accounts for what percentage of daily calorie needs for most people?
A) 10-20%
B) 35-50%
C) 60-75%
D) 80-95%
C
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Many factors influence food choices by individuals. Among these are: a. cultural traditions, which are inflexible and cannot be changed
b. the convenience of meals that require little or no preparation. c. the emotional comfort provided by foods with high nutrient content. d. expense, which is somewhat more important than taste. e. the desire to make up for consistently poor food choices.
Maggie is a 34-year-old mom of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe I have to have my liver removed! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. She
soon realizes that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed. What is the main role of the gallbladder? a. To digest starch b. To store bile until needed c. To control the emptying of the stomach d. To send digestive enzymes to the small intestine