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| The term metabolism is best defined as: |
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| the sum of energy produced by all the chemical reactions and mechanical work of the body. |
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| The process of breaking triglycerides down into glycerol and fatty acids is known as: |
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| When proteins undergo deamination, a substance found in the urine is: |
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| Dietary fats are important because: |
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| they help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins |
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| The primary function of cellular respiration is to: |
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| generate ATP, which traps some of the chemical energy of food molecules in its high-energy bonds. |
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| The molecule that serves as the major source of readily available body fuel is: |
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| Anabolism includes reactions in which: |
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larger molecules or structures are built from smaller ones.
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| A diet rich in minerals would include which of the following foods? |
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| Which of the following statements best describes complete protein? |
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| must meet all the body's amino acid requirements for maintenance and growth. |
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| The term energy output includes |
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a substance in food used by the body to promote normal growth, maintenance, and repair
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| Define essential nutrient |
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chemicals that must be obtained from outside sources. they can’t be made fast enough to meet the body’s need and must be provided by the diet.
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| List the six major nutrient categories. |
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Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins:
Vitamins
Minerals
Starch
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| Distinguish between nutritionally complete and incomplete proteins. |
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Complete: meet all the body’s amino acid requirements for tissue maintenance and growth
Incomplete: low in one or more of the essential amino acids
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| List minerals essential for health |
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Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sulfur
Sodium
Chlorine
Magnesium
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