In which of the following ways does the metabolic response to critical injury or stress differ from the metabolic adaptation of starvation?
a. Increased production of glucose during metabolic stress.
b. Efficient use of fatty acids and ketones as energy sources during metabolic stress.
c. Decreased overall energy needs during metabolic stress.
d. Preservation of muscle mass during metabolic stress.
a
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A suboptimal intake of chromium in individuals in the United States may be linked to
A. lowered serum cholesterol levels. B. elevated calcitriol levels. C. elevated blood pressure. D. impaired glucose tolerance.
Why is a total blood cholesterol of 190 mg/dL not necessarily indicative of a low risk of heart disease?
In North America, specific population groups at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT
A. low birth weight, premature infants. B. those with GI diseases that prevent fat absorption. C. college-aged diabetics. D. alcoholics with liver disease.
Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin C?
A) prevents the common cold B) ensures proper wound healing C) assists in the synthesis of collagen D) enhances the absorption of dietary iron