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1. The basic molecular structure of proteins differs from that of carbohydrates and lipids because along with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, protein molecules also contain

45. Discuss transport mechanisms of simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion and osmosis.  How do they differ? How are they similar?

2. A nutrient that is normally nonessential but becomes essential under certain conditions is called

27. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are examples of inflammatory bowel disease.

42. Jen’s EER is 2,300kcal/day.  Based on the AMDR, what is the minimum amount of calories that should come from carbohydrates, protein and fats in her diet?(determine the number of calories for each of the macronutrients)

34. In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the ___________for that nutrient on the Nutrition Facts panel.

17. The amount of time it takes for food to travel the entire length of the GI tract is called

 24. Morbidity rate reflects illness or disease in a given period.

22. A poor diet is part of the cause of chronic degenerative diseases.

28. Facilitated diffusion requires energy because it involves the movement of a substance across a membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.