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What is the primary function of macronutrients in the human body?
What is the primary function of macronutrients in the human body?
- To maintain bone density
- To synthesize hormones and enzymes
- To provide energy for metabolic processes (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
What is the approximate calorie content of fat per gram?
What is the approximate calorie content of fat per gram?
- 16.7 kJ/g
- 4 calories/g
- 37.7 kJ/g
- 9 calories/g (correct)
What is the main source of energy released in the body?
What is the main source of energy released in the body?
- Alcohol
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Fats
What is the term used to describe nutrients required in relatively small amounts?
What is the term used to describe nutrients required in relatively small amounts?
Why do energy requirements vary based on personal circumstances?
Why do energy requirements vary based on personal circumstances?
What is the approximate energy released from carbohydrates per gram?
What is the approximate energy released from carbohydrates per gram?
What is the assumption about the distribution of individual energy requirements in a population group?
What is the assumption about the distribution of individual energy requirements in a population group?
What is the consequence of setting energy intake recommendations to cover the needs of most members of a population group?
What is the consequence of setting energy intake recommendations to cover the needs of most members of a population group?
What is the difference between actual energy requirements and desirable energy requirements?
What is the difference between actual energy requirements and desirable energy requirements?
What is the purpose of estimating energy expenditure in individuals?
What is the purpose of estimating energy expenditure in individuals?
What is the relationship between the probability of dietary energy deficiency and the probability of obesity due to dietary energy excess?
What is the relationship between the probability of dietary energy deficiency and the probability of obesity due to dietary energy excess?
What is the source of the information about estimating energy requirements and the distribution of energy requirements in a population group?
What is the source of the information about estimating energy requirements and the distribution of energy requirements in a population group?
Why are predictive estimates less accurate for individuals than for groups?
Why are predictive estimates less accurate for individuals than for groups?
What is the main difference between EERM and DEER?
What is the main difference between EERM and DEER?
What is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of energy intake recommendations for individuals?
What is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of energy intake recommendations for individuals?
Why can't the average energy intake recommended for a defined group be applied to other groups or individuals?
Why can't the average energy intake recommended for a defined group be applied to other groups or individuals?
What is the purpose of EER in determining energy requirements?
What is the purpose of EER in determining energy requirements?
What is the term for the dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in healthy individuals or groups?
What is the term for the dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in healthy individuals or groups?
What is the primary function of glucose in the body?
What is the primary function of glucose in the body?
What is the molecular formula of glucose?
What is the molecular formula of glucose?
What is the primary difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
What is the primary difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
What is the main reason why fructose does not stimulate insulin release?
What is the main reason why fructose does not stimulate insulin release?
How is fructose absorbed from the intestinal lumen?
How is fructose absorbed from the intestinal lumen?
What is the total daily energy requirement for a 60 kg person who exercises for 2 hours every day?
What is the total daily energy requirement for a 60 kg person who exercises for 2 hours every day?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for phosphorylating fructose in the liver?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for phosphorylating fructose in the liver?
What is the resulting product of ketohexokinase's phosphorylation of fructose?
What is the resulting product of ketohexokinase's phosphorylation of fructose?
Which of the following metabolic pathways is NOT directly affected by the rapid phosphorylation of fructose by ketohexokinase?
Which of the following metabolic pathways is NOT directly affected by the rapid phosphorylation of fructose by ketohexokinase?
Why is the liver able to efficiently extract fructose from the bloodstream?
Why is the liver able to efficiently extract fructose from the bloodstream?
What is the downstream metabolite of fructose-1-phosphate (F1P) that enters the glycolytic/gluconeogenic metabolite pools?
What is the downstream metabolite of fructose-1-phosphate (F1P) that enters the glycolytic/gluconeogenic metabolite pools?
Why do fructose-derived metabolites bypass the phosphofructokinase (PFK) step in glycolysis?
Why do fructose-derived metabolites bypass the phosphofructokinase (PFK) step in glycolysis?
