Another name for a provitamin, a nutrient that can be converted into another nutrient, is:

1.coenzyme.
2.precursor.
3.predecessor.
4.antioxidant.


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John is a 52-year-old factory worker. He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth. He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse. He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor. He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time

Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis. What could be the cause? a. Poor dietary intake b. Alcohol abuse c. Thyroid disease d. All of the above

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Simple carbohydrate (or simple sugar) is a category of carbohydrates that comprises:

A) starch and glycogen. B) polysaccharides. C) monosaccharides and disaccharides. D) dietary fiber.

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Given the current body of research, are medium-chain triglyceride supplements detrimental to performance?

a. No. Evidence of performance detriments is lacking. b. Yes. There is some evidence that performance can be decreased.

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