What is the affected amino acid in the metabolic condition homocystinuria?
a. methionine
b. leucine
c. isoleucine
d. phenylalanine
e. cysteine
a
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a. Because if there is not enough protein in the diet, the body cannot digest starch. b. Because if the diet provides enough carbohydrate for energy, then protein can be used to make new proteins. c. Because fiber is needed in order to absorb amino acids into the body. d. Because if the diet provides enough protein, then glucose will be used for energy.
Adolescent girls gain more _____ while boys gain more _____
A) fat, muscle B) muscle, fat C) bone, brain D) brain, bone E) None of the above
A deficiency of iodine in adults and children leads to:
1.anemia. 2.dental caries. 3.goiter. 4.heart problems.
Which of the following health claims linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is not reliable?
a. calcium reduces osteoporosis risk b. zinc enhances immune system response c. folate reduces neural tube defects risk d. vegetables reduce cancer risk