Calories from saturated fats and\or added sugars in foods that have little or no nutritional value, such as sausages and ice cream, are called


Answer : Empty calories

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The principle of providing foods in proportion to one another and in proportion to the body’s needs is known as ________.

a. nutrient profiling b. nutrient density c. kcalorie control d. moderation e. balance

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All of the following are true regarding the genetic basis of cancer EXCEPT:

a. genetic factors account for 40% of bone cancers. b. genetic factors account for 42% of prostate cancers. c. genetic factors account for 5 to 27% of breast cancers. d. genetic factors account for 36% of pancreatic cancers.

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What is a precursor of vitamin A?

a. cholesterol b. thiamin c. ascorbic acid d. beta-carotene e. tocopherol

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Deamination occurs mostly in the brain.

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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