Mr. Kuda weights 200 pounds and is determined to lose weight. He has been on a fat free diet - a diet that only restricts lipid intake but has no limits on other macromolecules. Mr. Kuda has been on this diet for 6 weeks and he has not noticed any weight loss at all. He wonders if this diet would work if he goes on it for a longer period of time.

Lipase acts on:         I.   Amino acids       II.   Fats      III.   Carbohydrates      IV.   All of these

Which types of fats are best for heart health and why?

.4 Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. For each FALSE answer please explain why the statement is incorrect. (6)1.4.1 The products of carbohydrate digestion are ultimately monosaccharides, which include glucose, fructose and lactose.1.4.2 Glucose makes use of active transport in the absorption process.1.4.3 Polysaccharides are absorbed by means of facilitated diffusion.1.4.4 Smaller lipids, such as glycerol, small chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids are absorbed directly into the blood stream.

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Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: A person has been on a hunger strike for seven days. Compared to normal, he has (a) increased release of fatty acids from adipose tissue, and ketosis, (b) elevated glucose concentration in the blood, (c) increased plasma insulin concentration, (d) increased glycogen synthase (enzyme) activity in the liver.

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He reasons that a liter (about a quart) of water weighs 1000 g, whichis equivalent to 580,000 cal, or 580 kcal, of heat when lost as sweat.Therefore, instead of reducing his diet by 580 kcal/day, he believesthat losing a liter of sweat every day in the sauna will cause him tolose about a pound of fat a week. Will this approach work? Explain.

Compare and contrast “fat” (triglycerides) and fatty acids. I don't understand. Can you help me to explain to me, please?

Define the following terms: a. autocrine b. triacylglycerol c. neutral fat d. fat e. oil