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Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
galactose
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The cells that are most dependent upon a continual supply of glucose are those of the
nervous system
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A large calorie unit used to measure food energy is equal to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by
1 degree Celsius
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As an energy source, body cells preferentially use
carbohydrates
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Which of the following minerals is important in the production of ATP and is involved in it's utilization?
magnesium
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Which of the following provide a source of complete proteins?
eggs
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When energy losses due to incomplete absorption and incomplete oxidation are taken into account, 1 gm of carbohydrate or 1 gm of protien yields about __ where as 1 gm of fat yields about___
4 calories, 9 calories
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Intrinsic factor regulates the absorption of
vitamin B12
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The fat-soluble vitamins include:
vitamins A, D, and K
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The basic food group that supplies the best source of vitamin C is
fruits and vegetables
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The condition called osteomalacia is caused by deficiency of
vitamin D
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The vitamin that functions as part of coenzyme A is
pantothenic acid
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Night Blindness is most likely to be caused by deficiency of
vitamin A
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Which of the following is an example of trace element?
Iron
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Scurvey is a condtion that may develop in infants and children who have dietary deficiencies of
vitamin C, Ascorbic acid
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The American Heart Association recommends that the percentage of calories in a person's diet derived from fats should not exceed
30%
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