Which of the following is a function of carotenoids?

A) activate the glutathione peroxidase enzyme system
B) produces thyroxine
C) increases cellular metabolic rate
D) supports the immune system


D

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a. vegan diet b. vegetarian diet c. diet containing about 33 percent meat and dairy d. diet containing about 50 percent meat and dairy e. diet containing mostly meat and dairy

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What product has the highest percentage of its fat in saturated form?

a. Butter b. Walnut oil c. Beef tallow d. Coconut oil e. Chicken fat

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The synthesis of fatty acids is known as ________.

A. glycogenesis B. lipolysis C. lipogenesis D. beta-oxidation

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Each of the food groups in MyPlate provide all of the nutrients you need; therefore, eating from any one group will provide all your daily nutrients

a. true b. false

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