A person who has a "thrifty metabolism" ________ when compared to a person who does not have a thrifty metabolism.

A. loses excess food energy in the form of body heat
B. metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy
C. gains weight more easily
D. burns three times more fat


Answer: C

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Woman can generally obtain 400 mcg folic acid by consuming _____ daily

a. one serving of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and 6 servings of grain products b. four servings of milk and two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal c. three servings of fruit d. two servings of beef or pork e. two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, six servings of grain products, and three servings of vegetables

Nutritional Science

Your friend tells you that he wants to lose weight and has chosen to go on a low-carbohydrate diet. What

would you say to your friend about this decision? How does the body respond when there is an inadequate intake of dietary carbohydrate? What will be an ideal response

Nutritional Science

What organ system is most vulnerable to adverse influences during its critical period?

a. Cardiovascular b. Circulatory c. Digestive d. Nervous e. Endocrine

Nutritional Science

Select the most frequently used knife in the kitchen from the following list.

A. butcher B. cleaver C. paring D. serrated E. chef's or French

Nutritional Science