How does excess carbohydrate intake contribute to obesity?
a. It is efficiently converted to storage fat
b. It spares oxidation of body fat and dietary fat
c. It stimulates glucagon release, resulting in inhibition of fatty acid oxidation
d. It stimulates pancreatic lipase secretion, which results in higher dietary fat absorption
b
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A) niacin B) phenylalanine C) ascorbic acid D) cobalamin
All of the following statements are characteristics of lipid intake among U.S. adults EXCEPT
a. trans-fatty acid intake averages about 1 g per day. b. fat provides about 34% of total energy intake. c. cholesterol intake averages about 360 mg per day for men. d. saturated fat intake represents about one–third of total fat intake.
A young adult, Caucasian patient is admitted due to abdominal pain. The patient reports recent episodes of diarrhea, and hematochezia is noted. Examination shows the patient to be febrile and tachycardic. Laboratory work shows an elevated ESR and anemia. Barium x-ray and endoscopy results show that in the patient's transverse colon, the bowel wall appears thickened, with ulcerations and haustral
atrophy present. What gastrointestinal condition is the patient most likely experiencing? a. Lactose intolerance b. Crohn's disease c. Ulcerative colitis d. Irritable bowel syndrome
Discuss the importance of glutamine during times of metabolic stress.
What will be an ideal response?