Which statement about the role of protein in a weight-loss plan is accurate?
a. Protein should contribute 65 percent or more of the calories
b. There is no evidence that protein helps control the appetite.
c. It is the proper proportion of nutrients that brings about long-term weight loss.
d. Meeting protein recommendations during weight loss is critical for preserving lean tissues.
e. Total energy expenditure is more important than energy intake.
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A surgical childbirth, in which the infant is taken through an incision in the woman's abdomen is called a(n) _____
a. collateral excision b. ectopic extraction c. cutaway birth d. cesarean section e. critical period
Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of iodine?
A. green leafy vegetables B. fish C. shrimp D. seaweed
Dietary fiber is nondigestible by humans in the small intestine because:
A) the enzymes required to digest the fiber are usually depleted by digesting starches. B) humans lack the enzymes needed to break the types of bonds found in the fiber. C) humans do not produce the acid necessary to break the types of bonds found in the fiber. D) the pigment required to break down the fiber is only present in plants.