Which of the following is true of the thermic effect of food (TEF)?
A) The amount of energy associated with TEF is independent of the amount of food consumed.
B) Fatty foods have higher TEFs than high-protein foods.
C) TEF is estimated to be about 50-75 percent of total energy intake.
D) TEF is the cost associated with the body's utilization of the foods a person eats.
D
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a. chewing to allow some nutrients to be absorbed into the body through the tongue. b. peristalsis waves to move the foods down through the digestive tract c. the stomach to gently release foods into the small intestine. d. the small intestine to absorb water and create the paste that forms feces. e. the large intestine, which releases gas that facilitates fecal transport.
If a food product weighs 120 grams total per serving and the fat in a serving weighs 12 grams, then the food can be labeled "90 percent fat free."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What protein is intimately involved in the formation of scar tissue in wound healing?
a. Albumin b. Thrombin c. Collagen d. Hydroxyproline
In a clinical setting, which RQ suggests that the patient is not using fat as a source of calories??
A) ?<0.70 B) ?<0.80 C) ?<0.90 D) ?1.00