Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. High levels of HDLs are considered good.
2. Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats tend to produce high HDL concentrations.
3. Ghrelin, produced by the stomach, is a powerful appetite stimulant.
4. Peptides called NPY and AgRP are powerful appetite enhancers.
5. The primary function of carbohydrates is energy production within cells.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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