Which of the following statements is false about fiber? Fiber:?
A) is noncaloric.
B) decreases the caloric density of the diet.
C) hardens stool.
D) binds beta-carotene.
E) is soluble in or attracts water.
C
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Why does the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission recommend that coaches not be involved in determining or evaluating an athlete's weight or body composition?
a. Coaches always choose a weight that is too low. b. Coaches typically have the most influence over an athlete's behavior. c. Coaches do not have the time to closely monitor the athlete's diet. d. Coaches cause eating disorders.
Mark is a participant in a human intervention study that is testing the impact of selenium supplements on the performance of endurance athletes. Though Mark does not know if he is receiving selenium or an inactive sugar pill, he is sure that it is the tablet that he is taking that has helped him shave several minutes off his usual marathon time. What effect is Mark experiencing?
a. Thornburg b. Placebo c. Predisposition d. Hawthorne
Hypertrophic growth of adipose tissue describes the process of
A. formation of new adipocytes. B. adipocytes accumulating triglycerides so that their size increases. C. degradation of triglycerides within adipocytes.
People on weight-loss regimens should avoid high-carbohydrate foods
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false