One pound of stored body fat is equivalent to about _____ kcal.
a. 3000
b. 3500
c. 4000
d. 4500
Q. 2What is the primary function of glucose?
a. To facilitate synthesis of some amino acids
b. To provide a ready source of glycosidic bonds
c. To provide a source of energy to cells
d. To facilitate synthesis of glycogen
Q. 3Negative energy balance is when:
a. energy intake = energy consumption.
b. energy intake < energy consumption.
c. energy intake > energy consumption.
Q. 4Which monosaccaride is often called blood sugar and is the most abundant sugar in our bodies?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Galactose
d. Sucrose
Q. 5What happens when a person increases his or her energy intake?
a. There is always a corresponding increase in body weight.
b. There is usually a corresponding increase in body weight.
c. There is always a corresponding increase in blood glucagon.
d. There is usually a corresponding increase in neuropeptide production.
Q. 6Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
a. Galactose
b. Amylose
c. Raffinose
d. Glycogen
Q. 7If John wants to lose one pound of body fat, how many kcalories will he have to expend in activity and/or omit from his usual intake?
a. 1,500 kcalories
b. 2,000 kcalories
c. 2,500 kcalories
d. 3,500 kcalories
Q. 8The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, _____, and _____.
a. lactose, fructose
b. sucrose, maltose
c. sucrose, lactose
d. fructose, galactose
Q. 9When someone is in severe negative energy balance, what serves as the body's primary energy source?
a. Food being consumed
b. Adipose tissue
c. Muscle tissue
d. Chylomicrons
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