What are the advantages of replacing saturated fat with mono- or poly-unsaturated fats? What type of these fats do you incorporate into your daily diet
Mono- or poly-unsaturated fats reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and possibility obesity. They do not cause LDL cholesterol levels to increase, or blood sugar, or triglycerides. Examples of these fats are canola and soybean oils.
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Riboflavin assists with antioxidant function through its role as a coenzyme for which enzyme system?
A. glutathione peroxidase B. alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase C. succinate D. hexokinase
Unlike other retinoids, retinoic acid:
A) is not required by the body. B) cannot be synthesized in the body. C) is the most biologically active retinoid form of vitamin A. D) cannot be converted to any other retinoid.
In children and adolescents, _____ is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex
a. underweight b. healthy weight c. overweight d. obese e. extremely obese
All of the following are true regarding water EXCEPT:
a. meats contain between 50 and 70% water. b. fruits and vegetables contain approximately 75% to 90% water. c. it is easily possible to meet our water needs through solid foods alone. d. most beverages are more than 85% water.