Kiara’s uncle was recently diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. This means he has an increased risk of developing all of the following diseases except which? 

Clifton eats a fried chicken sandwich. In what part of the GI tract does only mechanical or physical digestion of the protein in the chicken take place?

Kalene went on an international mission trip to an area without a stable food supply. While there, Kalene’s group delivered food and clothing to the people living in the area and helped to build a medical clinic. Kalene was told by the trip’s organizer that, at times, people of this area have been forced to go without food for 5 to 6 days. When this occurs, what is the main fuel for the cells of the nervous system?

An amino acid must be deaminated in order for all of the following to occur, except what?

Which is a correct statement about alcohol?

A 520-kcalorie meal contains 34 grams of protein. What percentage of the meal’s kcalories come from protein?

At a recent doctor’s appointment, Ciara had a fasting blood glucose of 146 mg/dL. Her doctor informed her that he believes this blood glucose value is due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells. Based on this information, what does Ciara’s doctor suspect she may have?

Which lipids are most abundant in foods and in the body?

Jayden feels that he has gotten sick more than usual this semester. In fact, when he thinks back, he realizes that he’s had a cold, a sinus infection, and the flu over the past 4 months. What nutrient intake may be influencing his susceptibility to illness?

The body requires adequate hydration to function properly and prevent dehydration. For what individual does adequate hydration take on an even greater importance in order to avoid dehydration?