Which statement below is false? a. Regular consumption of ...

[danielfitts88]

Which statement below is false?
 a. Regular consumption of vegetables with whole grains promotes iron deficiency.
  b. Regular sun exposure can prevent vitamin D deficiency in vegans.
  c. Dark greens, whole grains, mushrooms, and legumes are good riboflavin sources.
  d. Dried figs, almonds, sesame seeds, and broccoli are good calcium sources.

Question 2

Why is glucose the preferred source of energy for the body? How do the nutrition guidelines reflect this preference?

[helenmarkerine]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

The body's cells have enzymes that are optimized for glucose breakdown to produce ATP through cellular respiration. Glucose produces 4 calories/gram versus 9 calories/gram for fat. The body cannot break down fat completely to produce ATP energy without the presence of pyruvate. This pyruvate is produced during glycolysis that is the breakdown of glucose.
The nutrition guidelines recommend that 45-65 of all calories come from carbohydrates as compared to 20-35 of all calories that should come from fat.

[danielfitts88]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[helenmarkerine]

Great! Please up vote