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Which nutrient provides the body with energy when consumed in moderation?
Which nutrient provides the body with energy when consumed in moderation?
- Triglycerides (correct)
- Polyunsaturated fats
- Saturated fats
- Unsaturated fats
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by our body cells and must be obtained from our diet?
Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized by our body cells and must be obtained from our diet?
- Protein amino acids
- Non-essential amino acids
- Structural amino acids
- Essential amino acids (correct)
What is the main function of body proteins?
What is the main function of body proteins?
- Providing structural components of body cells (correct)
- Producing enzymes and hormones
- Controlling blood pressure
- Conducting nerve impulses
What are electrolytes?
What are electrolytes?
What does pH measure?
What does pH measure?
What is the pH range?
What is the pH range?
What does a pH below 7 indicate?
What does a pH below 7 indicate?
How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?
How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?
What is the importance of sodium in the body?
What is the importance of sodium in the body?
What does the body use sodium for?
What does the body use sodium for?
Which type of fats can be synthesized by our body?
Which type of fats can be synthesized by our body?
What are the two types of amino acids?
What are the two types of amino acids?
What determines the shape and function of proteins in our body?
What determines the shape and function of proteins in our body?
What is the pH range?
What is the pH range?
What does a pH below 7 indicate?
What does a pH below 7 indicate?
How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?
How does a small shift in pH affect a solution?
What are electrolytes?
What are electrolytes?
What is the main function of body proteins?
What is the main function of body proteins?
What is the importance of sodium in the body?
What is the importance of sodium in the body?
What does pH measure?
What does pH measure?