A lipid whose structure is composed of multiple chemical rings is called a

A. Triglyceride
B. Fatty acid
C. Sterol
D. Phospholipid
E. Lipid


C. Sterol

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Which of these occurs with excess carbohydrate intake?

a. The carbohydrate is efficiently converted to body fat. b. It spares oxidation of body fat and dietary fat. c. Oxidation is decreased. d. It causes the release of glycogen. e. It causes the release of lactate.

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An example of an incidental food additive in our food supply is ________.

A. bisphenol A (BPA), used to increase durability of some food and beverage containers B. any additive that is a synthetic additive C. monosodium glutamate, because it can also be found naturally in foods D. any color additive because their use is not for purposes of food safety

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In someone who is sedentary, the amount of energy expenditure accounted for by basal metabolism is about:

a. 20% to 30%. b. 40% to 50%. c. 50% to 60%. d. 60% to 70%.

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Phytochemicals that are found in soy foods that lower cholesterol and decrease menopausal symptoms are called:

a. phytoestrogens. b. indoles. c. allicins. d. plant stanols.

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