The Chylomicron is the lowest in density and the largest in size of all the lipoproteins. Chylomicrons are assembled in the ________ and transport fat and cholesterol digested from food through the intestinal wall to the ____and other body tissues.
a. large intestine---liver
b. intestine-liver
c. intestine-pancreas
d. stomach--- liver
Ans: b. intestine-liver
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When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy, the amino group is removed and sent to the liver to produce ________.
A. protein B. ammonia C. urea D. albumin
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-fiber diet?
a. There is a risk of not meeting energy needs b. It may reduce risk of lung cancer but increase risk of breast cancer c. It initially may cause bouts of gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea d. It may precipitate mineral deficiency if the body's mineral intake status is marginal
A nutritionist is providing teaching to a client about making changes in her diet. The client is resistant to change and says, "I don't think I could follow that kind of diet.". Which response from the nutritionist would be most appropriate to confront this client? a. "I think you would like help, but you don't want to do the work to change.". b. "I could help you if you would let me, but you
don't seem to want my help.". c. "You say you want to change, but you are not willing to try.". d. "This is not unreasonable; if you tried harder, it wouldn't be so bad.". e. "You are saying you would like help and I would like to help you if I can.".
Megaloblastic anemia may result from an inadequate intake of vitamin _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word