________ acid is an essential fatty acid.

A. Lauric
B. Palmitic
C. Linoleic
D. Stearic


Answer: C

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Jane and her husband want to start a family, but she has had a hard time conceiving. She has met with her ob-gyn to undergo physical examination and tests and to have a prenatal checkup in order to determine the problem. The lab work and other relevant data for Jane are as follows: Age: 36 Blood pressure: 130/85 mm Hg; Fasting blood glucose: 130 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 35 mg/dL; Blood triglycerides: 175 mg/dL; Waist circumference: 36?; Current weight: 150 lb; Height: 5?3?   Based on the data provided, Jane will likely be diagnosed with _____.

A. type 2 diabetes B. metabolic syndrome C. celiac disease D. hypothalamic amenorrhea E. gestational diabetes

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Everyone who exercises should consume sports drinks.

a. true b. false

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In order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes

a. Lactaid milk b. chicken broth c. fat-free evaporated milk d. half-and-half e. cottage cheese

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A comparison of the calorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

A. energy density. B. diet quality. C. body density. D. nutrient density.

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