Which statement is true?
a. Exercise greatly increases the micronutrient needs of athletes.
b. The protein needs of athletes are approximately 1.5 times those of nonathletes.
c. The diets recommended for athletes and nonathletes are similar.
d. The percentage of kcal from carbohydrate recommended by the Institute of Medicine is higher for athletes than nonathletes.
c
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Mrs. Smith is a 59-year-old African-American female who is 5' 2" tall and weighs 180 pounds. She is a smoker who engages in no physical activity, and her diet history shows a high intake of saturated fat and sodium as well as excess kcalories. Her lipid profile shows elevated LDL and decreased levels of HDL. In order to raise her HDL levels, the nurse recommends that Mrs. Smith:
a. quit smoking. b. eat less saturated fat. c. consume less sodium. d. take fish oils.
Hypoglycemia occurs when plasma glucose levels fall to:
a. 50 mg/dL b. 70 mg/dL c. 90 mg/dL d. 110 mg/dL e. 125 mg/dL
In healthy athletes, an increase in thiamin intake results in an increase in energy production
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the end product after glucose undergoes glycolysis?
A) pyruvate B) glucose-6-phosphate C) maltose D) glucagon