All of the following are true regarding essential amino acids EXCEPT:
a. the body can store them for several months.
b. they are needed in the diet.
c. they are needed to repair tissues.
d. they are needed to replace red blood cells.
a
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a. fat expenditure. b. basal energy expenditure. c. protein requirements. d. fat requirements.
Betsey, a client with celiac disease, asks the dietitian whether she can include oats in her diet. How should the dietitian respond?
a. Limit your intake to about 1/2 cup dry rolled oats per day, and monitor your tolerance. b. You must exclude oats from your diet. c. You can consume oats freely because they don't contain gluten like wheat or barley. d. You should compare labels and select oats in baked form or mixed with other grains.
Moderate alcohol intake is not associated with protection against which of the following health problems?
A) Heart disease B) Type 1 diabetes C) Dementia D) Hypertension and stroke
MyPlate groups foods into ________ major categories.
A. 4 B. 2 C. 5 D. 3