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Before carbohydrates are absorbed they are changed to
glucose
high blood glucose is referred to as
hyperglycemia
what is an example of a polysaccharide
starch
what is not a role of fat in the body
fat does not helps the body store glucose
which lipoprotein is termed as "bad" cholesterol
LDL
during hydrogenation, which type of fatty acids is produced
trans-fatty acids
which contains cholesterol? margarine, liver, skim milk or egg whites
liver
what is the name of the storage from of carbohydrate
glucogen
condition that occurs when too little carbs are consumed to provide energy needed by the body
ketosis
major source of energy for the body is provided by
carbohydrates
the tough outer covering of a grain kernel is called
bran
olive oil, canola oil, & avacados are classified as what type of fat
monounsaturated
carbs, fats & proteins all contain the following elements
carbon, hydrogen & oxygen
what is a symptom of kwashiorkor
skin lesions
daily protein requirement for the average adult is
0.8 protein per kg of body weight
a complete protein using 2 incomplete proteins that may be used by a vegetartian
bread & peanut butter
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klvsck
ID
1198
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nutrition
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protein, fat & carbs
Updated
2009-11-20T05:17:47Z
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