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Which macronutrient is the most energy-dense?
Which macronutrient is the most energy-dense?
- Fats (correct)
- Proteins
- Alcohol
- Carbohydrates
What is the energy expenditure at rest called?
What is the energy expenditure at rest called?
- Aerobic
- Anaerobic
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (correct)
- Glycolysis
How is energy measured in food?
How is energy measured in food?
- Kilograms
- Liters
- Meters
- Kilocalories (Kcals) (correct)
Which macromineral is needed in amounts greater than 100mg per day?
Which macromineral is needed in amounts greater than 100mg per day?
Which type of fat can increase bad cholesterol levels?
Which type of fat can increase bad cholesterol levels?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
Which of the following is a risk factor for alcoholism?
Which of the following is a risk factor for alcoholism?
What are some physiological effects of caffeine consumption?
What are some physiological effects of caffeine consumption?
Which taste is most preferred by humans?
Which taste is most preferred by humans?
What is lactase?
What is lactase?
Which area of the brain is responsible for detecting salt levels in the blood plasma and triggering drinking?
Which area of the brain is responsible for detecting salt levels in the blood plasma and triggering drinking?
Which theory suggests that dry mouth is a signal, not a cause of thirst?
Which theory suggests that dry mouth is a signal, not a cause of thirst?
Which drinking behavior is characterized by excessive drinking, often observed in psychiatric patients and gamblers?
Which drinking behavior is characterized by excessive drinking, often observed in psychiatric patients and gamblers?
What screening tool can be used to identify potential alcohol dependency?
What screening tool can be used to identify potential alcohol dependency?
Which hormone is released by the small intestine and stimulates the gall bladder to contract, leading to a slower emptying of the stomach?
Which hormone is released by the small intestine and stimulates the gall bladder to contract, leading to a slower emptying of the stomach?
What type of food is generally more satiating in the short term but may lead to insensitivity in the long term?
What type of food is generally more satiating in the short term but may lead to insensitivity in the long term?
Which factor affects satiety by mediating the rate of gastric emptying, stomach tension, and the speed of contact between nutrients and digestive processes?
Which factor affects satiety by mediating the rate of gastric emptying, stomach tension, and the speed of contact between nutrients and digestive processes?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic taste?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic taste?
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing taste information?
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing taste information?
What is the function of the olfactory mucosa?
What is the function of the olfactory mucosa?
What is the purpose of homeostatic drinking?
What is the purpose of homeostatic drinking?
Which of the following is NOT a category of food taboos?
Which of the following is NOT a category of food taboos?
What is the objective state of the body when nutrient depleted?
What is the objective state of the body when nutrient depleted?
What is the relationship between stomach contractions and hunger?
What is the relationship between stomach contractions and hunger?
What are the two factors that control food intake?
What are the two factors that control food intake?
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption per person?
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption per person?
Which of the following factors can trigger eating while watching TV?
Which of the following factors can trigger eating while watching TV?
Which theory suggests that the body has a set point and works to restore it if we move away from it?
Which theory suggests that the body has a set point and works to restore it if we move away from it?
Which hormone is released by the pancreas and regulates glucose metabolism?
Which hormone is released by the pancreas and regulates glucose metabolism?
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption?
Which factor has the most consistent influence on food consumption?
What is the main indicator for the body's set point in the lipostatic theory?
What is the main indicator for the body's set point in the lipostatic theory?
Which theory suggests that the body works to restore a set point and regulate fat levels?
Which theory suggests that the body works to restore a set point and regulate fat levels?
What hormone is closely involved in regulating glucose metabolism and is released by the pancreas?
What hormone is closely involved in regulating glucose metabolism and is released by the pancreas?
