Without adequate insulin, diabetics experience diminished uptake of excess glucose by adipose tissue.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Jasmine is trying to lose weight. She has decided to try a diet that lets her eat unlimited amounts of protein. The protein that Jasmine eats that is above and beyond what she needs is _____.
a. excreted as protein in her urine
b. excreted as amino acids in her feces
c. transformed into fat and stored in adipose (fat) tissue
d. transaminated into lipids and circulated in lymph
Q. 3Which of the following is included in the first phase of carbohydrate loading?
a. Building muscle through strenuous exercise
b. Consuming 3-5 g carbohydrate per kg body weight per day
c. Depleting muscle glycogen stores
d. Consuming enough carbohydrate to replenish and maintain glycogen stores while training
Q. 4Fatty acids are disassembled through a series of reactions called -oxidation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Which one of the following proteins helps draw fluid from the interstitial spaces back into the blood vessels?
a. Albumin
b. Hemoglobin
c. Myoglobin
d. Gastrin
Q. 6How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?
a. 0.8
b. 1.0
c. 1.2
d. 1.5
Q. 7People who have kidney disease must monitor and control their consumption of protein to prevent urea from accumulating in the blood.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8The immune system fights infection by producing proteins called _____.
a. antigens
b. antibacterial agents
c. antibodies
d. antimicrobials
Q. 9If Patty is an athlete who weighs 55 kg, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume daily according to the American Dietetic Association?
a. 44-160
b. 140-260
c. 275-550
d. 400-800
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