The primary function of carbohydrates as a food source is to:
a. regulate metabolic processes.
b. build body tissue.
c. supply energy.
d. provide bulk.
C
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A. physiological conditions. B. certain medications. C. other dietary components. D. one's heart rate while eating.
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Immediately after absorption from the small intestine, fat-soluble vitamins appear in the lymph as part of
A. chylomicrons. B. VLDLs. C. phospholipids. D. HDLs.
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