Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?
A. Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue
B. White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy
C. Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells
D. Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat
Answer: A
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A. allows one to compare the glycemic response elicited by different foods. B. is based on comparing the glycemic response of a certain food to a standard response based on 300 g of glucose. C. takes normal portion sizes of foods into account. D. is based on subjective information about how a person feels after consuming a certain food.
The majority of trans fats in foods are created by food manufacturers through the process of __________.
a. denaturation b. transamination c. hydrogenation d. None of these options is correct; trans fats are not created by food manufacturers.
Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race. He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily. He weighs 80 kg. Based on this information, what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?
A. 3000 B. 6000 C. 5000 D. 4000
Which of the following acids is major form of phosphorus found in plant foods?
A) phosphoric acid B) synovial acid C) hydrochloric acid D) phytic acid