Which of the Following Statements Is True of Energy-Yielding Nutrients

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of energy-yielding nutrients in the human diet?

• A)Fat is readily available as fuel for the brain and red blood cells.
• B)Carbohydrates provide more calories than dietary fats.
• C)The intake of refined carbohydrates should not be limited for achieving good health.
• D)Body tissues use carbohydrates for energy and other critical functions.
• E)The adult DRI for total carbohydrate is 300 grams per day.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

An unstable linkage between two molecules due to the electrostatic force acting between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ester

An organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group, often resulting in distinctive fragrances.

Molecules

Molecules are groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Structure

The organization and connections between different parts or elements within a complex structure.