Lecture 50 Flashcards
1
Q
body mass index (BMI) = kg / m^2 OR (lbs x ____) / in^2
A
lbs x 705 / in^2
2
Q
Essential AAs in diet can be remembered using the mnemonic PVT TIM HALL, which stands for…?
A
Phenylalanine Valine Threonine
Tryptophan Isoleucine Methionine
Histidine Arginine Leucine Lysine
3
Q
____ nitrogen balance can be used to indicate an AA is essential.
A
NEGATIVE nitrogen balance.
4
Q
Marasmus can be distinguished from Kwashiorkor by _____, usually seen in Kwashiorkor.
A
EDEMA in kwashiorkor
5
Q
High fiber may decrease absorption of _____ soluble vitamins.
A
FAT
