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Which of the following represents a BMI range considered to be "healthy" for most adult men and women living in the United States?
A. 10-14 B. 15-18 C. 19-24 D. 25-30 |
19-24 |
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The brain primarily uses _______ for fuel, but can adapt to use _______ after a few days of starvation.
A. glucose; amino acids B. all fuels; lactate C. glucose; ketones D. ketones; all fuels |
glucose, ketones |
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The hormone _______ is at the highest level during fasting, and the hormone _______ is at the highest level during the fed state.
A. cortisol; glucagon B. glucagon; insulin C. insulin; glucagon D. cortisol; insulin |
glucagon, insulin |
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About how many ATPs will be produced from the oxidation of an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid?
A. Less than 50 ATPs B. Between 50 - 100 ATPs C. Between 100 - 200 ATPs D. More than 200 ATPs |
100-200 ATP |
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The thermic effect of food represents _____.
A. the energy used in physical activity. B. a decrease in food energy due to food cooking C. the increase in energy expenditure associated with the body's processing of food D. the body's storage of food as fat for insulation |
the increase in energy expenditure associated with the body's processing of food |
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Which are all risk factors used in the diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome?
A. Inflammation, dyslipidemia, high LDL, hyperinsulinemia, cardiovascular disease. B. Peripheral fat distribution, increased stroke risk, high LDL, insulin resistance, ketoacidosis C. High subcutaneous fat, high total cholesterol, fatty liver, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes. D. Large waist circumference, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood glucose, low HDL. |
Large waist circumference high blood pressure high triglycerides high blood glucose low HDL |
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Which are two of the most important metabolic intermediates involved in nutrient conversion and energy metabolism?
A. epinephrine; cortisol B. pyruvate; acetyl-CoA C. ATP synthase; keto-acids D. bile; lactate |
pyruvate acetyl-CoA |
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What does the Harris-Benedict equation estimate?
A. Body temperature B. Fat percentage of non-essential tissue C. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) D. Bioelectrical Impedance |
BMR |
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Indirect calorimetry is based on measurements of oxygen utilization and carbon dioxide produced.
A. true B. false |
True |
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On average, muscle makes up about 35-45% of an adult man or woman.
A. true B. false |
True |