Which of the following health problems has been associated with high intakes of animal-based proteins?
A. elevated blood cholesterol
B. marasmus
C. edema
D. sickle cell anemia
Answer: A
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A. Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, peanut butter, wheat germ, and fresh peaches B. Stir-fry made with shrimp, rice, green peas, broccoli, and onions C. Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and two slices of buttered, whole-wheat bread D. Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries, almonds, and fat-free milk
Food manufacturers are required to add vitamins D, A, K, and E to foods containing "olestra.". Why are these vitamins added?
a. Olestra increases the body's utilization of fat-soluble vitamins. b. Olestra interferes with the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract. c. Olestra increases the conversion of fat-soluble vitamins into cholesterol. d. Olestra interferes with the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins by cell membranes.
Calculate the BMI of a 50-year-old man who is 5' 11" tall and weighs 200 lb
a. 18.8 b. 23.5 c. 27.9 d. 31.2
Which of the following is not among the richest food sources of starch?
a. Grains b. Fruits c. Legumes d. Tubers