1) Explain the role of fiber in assisting weight loss.
2) If people are trying to lose weight and are 20% below their predicted metabolic rate,
they will
have a harder time burning kcalories and not lose much weight.
be tired most of the time and gain weight quickly.
expect to lose weight quickly on 1500 kcal/day.
a and b.
3) Explain the rationale for the selection of a reference protein for the comparison of
protein quality. Why is this reference protein considered to be superior to egg protein?
4) List common foods that are good sources of vitamin C and foods that are unusually
poor sources of the vitamin.
5) Explain how the provision of food to hungry poor people lowers their risk for
obesity.
6) People with inflammatory bowel diseases could possibly benefit from higher fiber
diets because fiber
can preserve the mucosa of the colon
can improve peristaltic action of the GI tract
will cause more frequent and regular bowel movements
a and b
7) Contrast the metabolic roles of white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue.
8) Describe the effects of smoking on cardiovascular health.