A person's Vitamin D deficiency is caused by an illness that interferes with his body's capacity to absorb sunlight and produce Vitamin D. In this situation, the person is most likely experiencing:
A) hyperalimentation.
B) primary malnutrition.
C) nutritional toxicity.
D) secondary malnutrition.
D
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Which statement about trans-fatty acids is FALSE?
a. In nature, most double bonds are cis. Few are trans. b. Hydrogenation converts cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids. c. The conversion of cis-fatty acids to trans-fatty acids is inhibited by the presence of antioxidants. d. In the body, trans-fatty acids are metabolized more like saturated fats than unsaturated fats. e. The hydrogen atoms are located on opposite sides of the double bond.
A primary function of macronutrients in the body is to:
a. supply energy. b. regulate metabolic processes. c. maintain homeostasis. d. control cellular activity.
During an overnight fast, the primary fuel for the brain and central nervous system is amino acids.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jordan is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 220 lb. He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training. According to expert recommendations, he should consume ________ grams of carbohydrate daily while in training.
A. 480 to 820 B. 1320 to 2200 C. 600 to 1000 D. 320 to 570