Fat is the most energy-dense nutrient.
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Q. 2By the mid-nineteenth century, some nutrients had been identified.
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Q. 3The body uses cholesterol to manufacture sex hormones and bile.
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Q. 4The body synthesizes adequate cholesterol to meet its needs.
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Q. 5Beriberi is a bacterium that causes a fatal nerve disease.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance but caffeinated beverages should be avoided as a source of fluid replacement because they
A) increase the depletion of glycogen stores.
B) increase urine output and decrease fluid retention.
C) decrease muscle flexibility and strength.
D) may cause gastrointestinal distress.
Q. 7Which of the following athletes would be LEAST likely to develop iron deficiency?
A) a male distance swimmer B) a female marathon runner
C) a female gymnast D) a male basketball player who is a vegan
Q. 8In a phospholipid, the heads are hydrophobic and the tails are hydrophilic.
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Q. 9The Dietary Reference Intakes are used in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
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