Chapter 12, Problem A2CR

Birds undergo prolonged migratory flights, with some birds flying constantly for hours to days at a time. Flight is a highly energetically intensive activity. Which fuel (carbohydrates, fats, or lipids) do you think is the primary energy source?

Each scoop of protein powder has 26 grams of protein. If you add 2 scoops of protein to your drink, how many kcals from the protein will you consume? Round to the nearest whole number. Include the unit in your answer after a space. (g for grams and kcals for calories).    Conversion Chart Carbohydrates: 1 gram = 4 kcals Protein: 1 gram = 4 kcals Fat: 1 gram = 9 kcals Alcohol: 1gram = 7kcals

Which type of foodstuff would you specifically want to increase in the diet of a person engaged in long term heavy exercise in cold weather (< 0 degrees C)? Assume an otherwise balanced diet. Select one: a. Lactose b. Fats c. Lactic acid d. Carbohydrate e. Protein

John ate a ham sandwich on whole wheat bread for a total of 388 kcalories of energy. The sandwich contains 12 grams of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fat.  What percent of his total energy from the sandwich is from each nutrient?  protein  carbohydrates  fat

Which of the following types of food would have the lowest concentration of saturated fatty acids?   Select one: a. Lard b. Meat c. Blubber d. Leafy plants

A 20 years old athlete (racer) asked you to give opinion on whether predominantly eating food rich with saturated fatty acids would have any harm on him knowing that he has no health problems of any kind? Give explanation for your answer supported by scientific evidence.