All excess calories are stored as :

All excess calories are stored as
 
  A) fat. B) collagen. C) protein. D) plaque.

Q. 2

The nitrogen removed from an amino acid generates ammonia, which is converted to ________ and excreted in the urine.
 
  A) carbon B) protein C) sodium D) urea

Q. 3

A person fighting a fever would be in ________ nitrogen balance.
 
  A) negative B) double-negative C) equal D) positive

Q. 4

A gram of protein contains ________ calories.
 
  A) 10 B) 4 C) 3 D) 5

Q. 5

Individuals 18 years of age and younger should consume ________ grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight.
 
  A) 0.80 B) 0.90 C) 0.85 D) 0.75

Q. 6

Children with kwashiorkor typically have a diet that is high in carbohydrates and extremely low in.
 
  A) protein. B) glucose. C) calcium. D) fats.

Q. 7

The iron and zinc needs of vegetarians tend to be higher than those of nonvegetarians, in part due to ________ in grains, which inhibits the absorption of zinc and iron from foods.
 
  A) phytate B) polyphenols C) fiber D) beta-carotene

Q. 8

It is recommended that you consume from 10 to ________ percent of your total daily calories from protein.
 
  A) 25 B) 15 C) 30 D) 35