When a diet is very low in kcalories and carbohydrate for a long period of time, what is most likely to develop?
a. Diabetes
b. Hepatitis
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Ketosis
Ans: d. Ketosis
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c. trap the nutrient particles and absorb them into the cells. d. prevent nutrients from being absorbed. e. secrete digesting enzymes.
Negative nitrogen balance occurs in: a. growing children. b. lactating women
c. pregnant women. d. a surgery patient. e. a casual exerciser.
When a mineral is part of an enzyme it is called a _____
a. catalyst b. medium c. coenzyme d. cofactor
By chemical analysis, what nutrient is present in the highest amounts in most foods?
a. Fats b. Water c. Proteins d. Carbohydrates