Empty Calories Are Those Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Empty Calories are those which:

• A)provide energy only in short spurts.
• B)come from solid fats and/or added sugars and provide few or no nutrients.
• C)cause you to gain weight.
• D)come from naturally-occurring sugars found in fruits and other sweet foods.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A collection of steroid hormones that support the growth and preservation of female body traits.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains it until birth.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wake cycles.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.