Plasma free fatty acids (FFA) are replenished by the breakdown of triglycerides in adipose tissue. The plasma FFA serve as one of the major sources of energy from fat during physical activity.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Mary consumes approximately 1800 kcalories per day. If she wants to consume 15% of her kcalories from protein, how many grams would that be?
a. 28 g/day b. 48 g/day c. 58 g/day d. 68 g/day
Which of the following statements regarding alternative sweeteners is NOT true?
a. Excess consumption of sorbitol can cause diarrhea. b. Stevia is extracted from the leaves of a South American plant. c. Sugar alcohols provide fewer calories than table sugar because they are poorly absorbed. d. Because aspartame is composed of two amino acids, it is considered a nutritive sweetener.
Because maintaining appropriate body weight is a concern among patients with Alzheimer's disease, one of the best things that a caregiver can do nutritionally for a person with this condition is to _____.
a. thicken liquids to prevent choking b. supervise food planning and mealtimes c. help the person fill out a grocery checklist d. feed the person his meals and snacks e. ensure that the person has enough iron and calcium in the diet
Identify at least two reasons that women who are breastfeeding should abstain from alcohol intake.
What will be an ideal response?