Define overweight and obesity for adults


The terms obesity and overweight both refer to the accumulation of excess adipose tissues; obesity is the more severe form. Adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 29.9 are defined as overweight, whereas those individuals with a BMI of 30.0 or greater are defined as obese.

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A) vitamins B) ?ber C) saturated fat D) minerals

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Unlike carbohydrates and lipids, proteins are composed of

A) glucose molecules. B) amino acids. C) phospholipids. D) proteases.

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The amino acids in a parenteral solution provide _____ kcal per gram

a. 2 b. 3.4 c. 4 d. 4.4

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_____ is _____ times as sweet as sucrose and stable at high temperatures, making it suitable for use in baked products

a. Aspartame; 180 b. Acesulfame-K; 130 c. Sucralose; 600 d. Neotame; 8,000

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