An estimate of the kcalorie needs of a woman who is critically ill and obese, weighing 120 kg, would be
a. 480 to 1200 kcalories. b. 1320 to 1680 kcalories.
c. 2520 to 2880 kcalories. d. 3720 to 4080 kcalories.
b
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A) fats B) fluids C) proteins D) carbohydrates
Maggie was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health. While participating in the study, she had to live in a special unit of the university hospital. She could only eat the synthetic formula diet that was provided by the scientists who were in charge of the study. The formula contained vitamins, minerals, choline, egg protein, purified water, and potato starch. Within a few weeks, Maggie's hair began to fall out and she developed patches of scaly skin on her arms and legs. When ________ were added to her formula, the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.
A. chylomicrons B. cholesterol and partially hydrogenated oils C. bile salts D. alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids
Excess protein intake can result in ________.
A. iron deficiency B. excess fiber intake C. diabetes D. loss of calcium
Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which ________.
A. NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD, donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen B. fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA C. amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor D. glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate E. energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP