Any of the following can be used by the body for the synthesis of a nonessential amino acid EXCEPT

a. a fragment of fat. b. an essential mineral.
c. an essential amino acid. d. a fragment of carbohydrate.


b

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Indicate whether statement is true or false.

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Stimulants used in many weight-loss supplements

A) counter the effects of caffeine. B) promote weight loss by decreasing basal metabolic rate. C) can cause a serious and even fatal increase in heart rate and blood pressure. D) prompt weight loss by reducing the individual's anxiety.

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A patient has been diagnosed with hypochromic anemia, you suspect it may be due to a deficiency of _______ and recommend _______ as a good food source.

a. vitamin B12; beef and legumes b. folate; green leafy vegetables and legumes c. vitamin B6; pork and legumes d. vitamin A; carrots and milk

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How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

a. All plant oils are unsaturated because they are liquid at room temperature. b. Solid fats that melt at a high temperature are unsaturated c. Oils that remain liquid at room temperature are primarily unsaturated. d. Beef fat is considered unsaturated because cattle eat only plant foods. e. All fat that is solid at low temperatures is unsaturated.

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