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. A food intake that lacks fats would provide adequate nutrition.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements concerning the major foodstuffs are correct?

The body stores glucose as glycogen in skeletal muscle. correct incorrect

All essential amino acids are found in meat. correct incorrect

Plant oils are a source of unsaturated fatty acids. correct incorrect

Ketones are likely to be present in the urine of an individual eating a predominantly carbohydrate diet. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements regarding dietary requirements of the major foodstuffs are correct?

Humans can synthesize many of the amino acids found in proteins. correct incorrect

Children who have a protein deficient diet may develop kwashiorkor. correct incorrect

Oedema is a characteristic feature of marasmus. correct incorrect

People whose diets are low in fats often suffer from fatty acid deficiency diseases. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements concerning vitamin disorders are correct?

Excess intake of vitamin A can cause severe toxic reactions. correct incorrect

Vitamin B1 deficiency may cause severe neurological disorders. correct incorrect

Vitamin B12 deficiency results in microcytic anaemia. correct incorrect

Rickets can be prevented by large doses of vitamin C. correct incorrect

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. Vitamin E promotes the synthesis of prothrombin

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Regarding body weight and the diet:

A person suffering from bulimia nervosa is likely to be severely underweight. correct incorrect

An individual with a BMI of 25 kg m-2 is overweight. correct incorrect

A growing child may have a BMI significantly below 18 kg m-2 and yet be perfectly healthy. correct incorrect

Positive nitrogen balance occurs when protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis. correct incorrect