Lipoproteins: HDL (high density)
What will be an ideal response?
-made in the liver
-"Garbage truck" that scavenge cholesterol from cells and return to the liver for disposal
-referred to as "good cholesterol" because high levels of HDLs in blood is associated with a reduction in the risk of heart disease
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a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Fats d. Individual amino acids
Alcohol-containing beverages are considered _____ foods
a. nutrient-dense and energy-dense b. energy-dense only c. empty-calorie only d. nutrient-dense and empty-calorie e. energy-dense and empty-calorie
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a. can be falsely elevated in dehydration. b. rises when red blood cells increase. c. does not reflect protein content. d. levels are very labile.