Of the Six Categories of Nutrients, Which Three Produce Energy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Of the six categories of nutrients, which three produce energy when they are consumed?

• A) carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
• B) lipids, vitamins, and proteins
• C) minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins
• D) proteins, lipids, and minerals

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Definitions:

Systolic Blood Pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Inefficient Contraction

Inadequate tightening or shortening of muscle fibers, often referring to the heart muscle, which impairs the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.

Peripheral Pulse

The pulse felt at points on the body where arteries are close to the skin, such as the wrist or neck, indicative of the heartbeat and blood circulation efficiency.

Manual Blood Pressure

The measurement of blood pressure using a cuff, sphygmomanometer, and stethoscope, typically performed by a healthcare professional.