Which of the Following Would Be Most Effective at Lowering

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

• A)Decrease portion sizes
• B)Select less energy-dense foods
• C)Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention
• D)Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite

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Definitions:

mRNA

Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it directs the synthesis of proteins.

Deoxyribose

Pentose sugar lacking a hydroxyl (—OH) group on carbon-2′; a constituent of DNA.

Hydroxyl Group

A functional group consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-OH), which is found in alcohols and many other organic molecules.

Ribose

The 5-carbon sugar present in RNA and in important nucleoside triphosphates such as ATP.