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Which of the following is NOT a main nutrient?
Which of the following is NOT a main nutrient?
Which nutrient is the primary source of energy and is important in fat storage and metabolism?
Which nutrient is the primary source of energy and is important in fat storage and metabolism?
Which monosaccharide is the most efficient energy source for the body and is the main fuel for the brain?
Which monosaccharide is the most efficient energy source for the body and is the main fuel for the brain?
Which disaccharide is hydrolyzed into glucose and fructose?
Which disaccharide is hydrolyzed into glucose and fructose?
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Which lipoprotein carries cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body?
Which lipoprotein carries cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body?
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Which lipoprotein transfers cholesterol back to the liver from the bloodstream?
Which lipoprotein transfers cholesterol back to the liver from the bloodstream?
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Which type of fat is formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing?
Which type of fat is formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing?
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Which type of vitamins can build up to toxic levels in the body?
Which type of vitamins can build up to toxic levels in the body?
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Which of the following is true about essential amino acids?
Which of the following is true about essential amino acids?
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Which of the following is a function of lipids?
Which of the following is a function of lipids?
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Which type of fatty acid increases serum cholesterol and LDL levels?
Which type of fatty acid increases serum cholesterol and LDL levels?
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Where is cholesterol synthesized in the body?
Where is cholesterol synthesized in the body?
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Which vitamin is responsible for the synthesis of RNA and DNA?
Which vitamin is responsible for the synthesis of RNA and DNA?
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Which mineral is the most abundant in the body and is responsible for muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve transmission, and blood clotting?
Which mineral is the most abundant in the body and is responsible for muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve transmission, and blood clotting?
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Which mineral is the second most abundant in the body and is involved in the formation of bones and teeth, acid-base balance, and energy metabolism?
Which mineral is the second most abundant in the body and is involved in the formation of bones and teeth, acid-base balance, and energy metabolism?
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Which vitamin is responsible for RBC formation, neurologic function, and DNA synthesis?
Which vitamin is responsible for RBC formation, neurologic function, and DNA synthesis?
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Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme and is required for carbohydrates, fats, and protein metabolism?
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme and is required for carbohydrates, fats, and protein metabolism?
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Which vitamin is important for the production of collagen, wound healing, and iron absorption?
Which vitamin is important for the production of collagen, wound healing, and iron absorption?
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Which vitamin deficiency can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, depression, and delayed wound healing?
Which vitamin deficiency can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, depression, and delayed wound healing?
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Which vitamin is sensitive to light and can cause angular cheilitis, glossitis, and dermatitis when deficient?
Which vitamin is sensitive to light and can cause angular cheilitis, glossitis, and dermatitis when deficient?
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Which of the following is a function of potassium in the body?
Which of the following is a function of potassium in the body?
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Which food source is NOT a good source of iron?
Which food source is NOT a good source of iron?
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What is a symptom of hyperkalemia?
What is a symptom of hyperkalemia?
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What is a symptom of hypokalemia?
What is a symptom of hypokalemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of iron in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of iron in the body?
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What is a symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
What is a symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
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Which of the following is true about starch?
Which of the following is true about starch?
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Which of the following is true about glycogen?
Which of the following is true about glycogen?
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What is the main function of dietary fibers?
What is the main function of dietary fibers?
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What is the main function of sugar alcohols?
What is the main function of sugar alcohols?
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