You are purposely losing weight to achieve a healthier weight status. Your goal is to lose fat from ...

You are purposely losing weight to achieve a healthier weight status. Your goal is to lose fat from your body by taking in fewer kilocalories. In other words, you want your body to undergo _____.
 a. lipogenesis
  b. lipolysis
  c. lipophilia
  d. lipemia

Q. 2

What is the term that refers to the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract?
 a. Bioavailability
  b. Absorbability
  c. Attainability
  d. Accessibility

Q. 3

Your body needs additional glucose and is catabolizing glycogen. This process is called:
 a. glycogenolysis.
  b. glycolysis.
  c. gluconeogenesis.
  d. glycemia.

Q. 4

Phytates, which bind calcium in the intestine, are commonly found in raw beans, nuts, and which of the following?
 a. Cocoa
  b. Whole grains
  c. Tea
  d. Spinach

Q. 5

In the postabsorptive state, where do the body's tissues get most of their glucose?
 a. Muscle protein
  b. Muscle glycogen
  c. Liver glycogen
  d. Adipose stores

Q. 6

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
 a. Iron
  b. Phosphorous
  c. Calcium
  d. Sodium