Alpha linolenic acid - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MED 6011 Chapter 10: Nutrition Basics EXAM with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following are macronutrients? *Ans* fats carbohydrates proteins What do calories measure? *Ans* energy Meat, fish, and poultry are considered sources of *Ans* complete protein Fats in the diet do which of the following? *Ans* - help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins - add flavor and texture to food Which of the following are essential components of the diet? *Ans* - alpha-linolenic acid - linole...

digestive enzymes released in mouth and what do they digest? correct answer: salivary amylase - carb lingual lipase - triglycerides sucralose- what is it? and why is not digested? correct answer: alternative sweetener with similar structure to sucrose except OH groups replace Cl groups, so cannot be digested What are the eicosanoids produced by the essential fatty acid and which one is more inflammatory? correct answer: Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA, DHA, EPA) = omega 3 FA Linoleic acid =...

NSC Exam 1 final questions and answers Leading Cause of Death in United States - ANSWERS 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer Lifestyle - ANSWERS a person's way of living that includes diet, physical activity habits, use of drugs such as tobacco and alcohol, and other typical patterns of healthrelated behavior 6 classes of nutrients - ANSWERS - carbohydrates - fats and other lipids, - proteins - vitamins - minerals - water Carbohydrates - ANSWERS Source of energy (most forms) Lipids - AN...

NUSC 1165 Final Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) The absorptive surface of the small intestine is increased by the presence of: microvilli gastric pills goblet cells sphincters Chewing is an important digestive function because it improves the functionality of: a. enzymes b. hormones c. mucus d. peristalsis Which of the following releases bile into the GI tract? gallbladder pituitary gland salivary glands None of the above When the gastroesophageal sphincter contracts, food A....

______ are integral to the formation of plaques in blood vessels. A) high-density lipoproteins B) chylomicrons C) very low density lipoproteins D) low-density lipoprotein - Answer-D) low-density lipoprotein ? - Answer- ? - Answer- ? - AnswerA dietary factor that has been found to be most associated with elevated blood cholesterol is: A) high fiber intake B) high water intake C) high protein intake D) high saturated and trans fat intake D) high polyunsaturated fat intake - Answer-D) h...

Med Biochem Exam 3 Questions With Accurate Answers A+ What are epinephrine's effects when binding to receptors in each of the following cells: - Muscle or liver cells - Adipose cells - Heart cells - ANS-- Muscle or liver cells: induces breakdown of glycogen - Adipose cells: induces lipid hydrolysis - Heart cells: increases heart rate Two classes of lipids: - ANS-Based on structure/function Lipids that do not contain fatty acids: cholesterol, terpenes, cofactors for enzymes, etc. Lipi...

Holistic nutrition does not provide an individualized approach. - Answer-False (Holistic nutrition is individual like other holistic modalities. It accounts for personal strengths, weaknesses, and lifestyle differences). How many days' eating habits should a client record in a food journal? - Answer-At least three Ideally, what percentage of daily fruit and vegetable intake should be raw? - Answer-60% A holistic health consultant should not ask clients if they suffer from any chronic healt...

NUTR 2320 Exam Practice Questions and Answers Which statement is true about macronutrients? They include vitamins, minerals, and water They are substrates for cellular energy They are found in plant foods but not animal foods They are unhealthy All of the above are true - Ans:-They are substrates for cellular energy Which statement is false about the bomb calorimeter? It measures nitrogen in food It measures energy in food It measures the heat released from the combustion of food It ...

Cholesterol (ch.5) - A lipid that consists of multiple chemical rings and is made only by animal rings. Describe the digestive process of proteins? (ch.6) - 1) Mouth begins mechanical breakdown of protein 2) HCl and pepsin begin chemical digestion 3) Protein digesting enzymes from pancreas and villi in small intestine break polypeptides into amino acids 4) Transport proteins move products of protein digestion into the mucosal cell 5) Dipeptides and tripeptides can enter the mucosal cell ...

Clickers HNF 260 Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) To be defined as a "good" source of calcium, a food must contain: A) at least 5% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food B) at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food C) at least 30% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food D) at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food Which statement is TRUE regarding Healthy People 2020? A) It is revised ever...