Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat, lowered maternal utilization of glucose, and increased liver production of glucose help _____
a. ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy
b. ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs
c. ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development
d. ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth
e. promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women
c
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What will be an ideal response?
According to the main nutrition-related goal of Healthy People 2020, Americans should ________.
A. reduce young children's exposure to substances in foods that cause allergies B. increase their use of dietary supplements that contain vitamins and minerals C. learn how to obtain nutrition information from reliable sources D. reduce the risk of chronic diseases by consuming a healthy diet
Maltose provides:?
A) 0 Calories per gram. B) 2 Calories per gram. C) 4 Calories per gram. D) 7 Calories per gram. E) 9 Calories per gram.
Addiction, insomnia, gastrointestinal distress, and increased heart rate are side effects associated with the use of _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word