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Which of the following macronutrients is considered a concentrated source of energy?
Which of the following macronutrients is considered a concentrated source of energy?
- Fats (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Fiber
- Proteins
What is the primary difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
What is the primary difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
- Fat-soluble vitamins are antioxidants, while water-soluble vitamins benefit heart health.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are recommended at a higher intake than water-soluble vitamins.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are colorful plant pigments, while water-soluble vitamins are single atoms that carry a charge.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in fat tissue and liver, while water-soluble vitamins are passed in urine. (correct)
How do phytochemicals benefit human health?
How do phytochemicals benefit human health?
- By being single atoms that carry a charge and form complexes.
- By serving as antioxidants to protect and repair cell damage. (correct)
- By being stored in fat tissue and liver for long periods of time.
- By helping to control water in tissues and maintain body fluid balance.
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to a condition known as scurvy?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to a condition known as scurvy?
Which macronutrient is crucial for the synthesis of sex hormones and cell membranes?
Which macronutrient is crucial for the synthesis of sex hormones and cell membranes?
In terms of calorie intake, what percentage is recommended for fats?
In terms of calorie intake, what percentage is recommended for fats?
What type of carbohydrates increase blood glucose levels quickly and are considered to have a high glycemic index?
What type of carbohydrates increase blood glucose levels quickly and are considered to have a high glycemic index?
What is the general state of oils at room temperature?
What is the general state of oils at room temperature?
Which mineral helps in controlling water in tissues and maintaining the balance of acidic/basic body fluids?
Which mineral helps in controlling water in tissues and maintaining the balance of acidic/basic body fluids?
What is the primary function of colorful foods according to Chinese Medicine perspective?
What is the primary function of colorful foods according to Chinese Medicine perspective?
Which macronutrient is primarily digested by bacteria in the large intestine?
Which macronutrient is primarily digested by bacteria in the large intestine?
Which type of fatty acids are used in the central nervous system?
Which type of fatty acids are used in the central nervous system?
Where can alpha-linoleic acid be found?
Where can alpha-linoleic acid be found?
Which compound is a precursor to estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D?
Which compound is a precursor to estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D?
What are the derivatives of alpha-linoleic acid?
What are the derivatives of alpha-linoleic acid?
Which type of fats have no double bonds in their chemical structure?
Which type of fats have no double bonds in their chemical structure?
Where can cholesterol be sourced from?
Where can cholesterol be sourced from?
Grilling/BBQ adds a strong Yang, warming effect to food, but should be avoided in patients presenting with what signs?
Grilling/BBQ adds a strong Yang, warming effect to food, but should be avoided in patients presenting with what signs?
What cooking method should patients with liver problems avoid due to the risk of acidic oils and thickening blood?
What cooking method should patients with liver problems avoid due to the risk of acidic oils and thickening blood?
Which cooking technique enhances the sweet flavor, reduces moisture, and adds a drying, more warming quality to foods?
Which cooking technique enhances the sweet flavor, reduces moisture, and adds a drying, more warming quality to foods?
What is the main reason for caution against overcooking oils during the cooking process?
What is the main reason for caution against overcooking oils during the cooking process?
Why should patients with heat signs avoid overcooking and charring meat during the grilling process?
Why should patients with heat signs avoid overcooking and charring meat during the grilling process?
Which method adds a moist, yin quality to food and is often used for cooking vegetables whole or cut?
Which method adds a moist, yin quality to food and is often used for cooking vegetables whole or cut?
Which cooking method can retain the cooking water for use in other recipes or preparing other food and drinks?
Which cooking method can retain the cooking water for use in other recipes or preparing other food and drinks?
Which method is generally thought of as neutral and reduces yang properties in foods?
Which method is generally thought of as neutral and reduces yang properties in foods?
Which cooking method sometimes viewed as neutral involves a shorter cooking time and adds a moist, yin quality to food?
Which cooking method sometimes viewed as neutral involves a shorter cooking time and adds a moist, yin quality to food?
In terms of Yin and Yang cooking methods, which category is associated with warming cooking methods?
In terms of Yin and Yang cooking methods, which category is associated with warming cooking methods?
What is the main influence over the thermal nature (Qi) of foods according to the text?
What is the main influence over the thermal nature (Qi) of foods according to the text?
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