81.What type of diet is associated with the development of ketosis?

a.low fat

b.low carbohydrate

c.high protein

d.high energy

82.Ketonemia is defined as an elevation of which of the following?

a.ketones in the blood

b.ketones in the urine

c.alpha-ketoglutarate in the blood

d.alpha-ketoglutarate in the urine

83.How are ketones formed?

a.by condensation of lactic acid molecules

b.by condensation of acetyl-coA molecules

c.by hydrolysis of excess glycerol fragments

d.by hydrolysis of excess pyruvate fragments

84.Which of the following responses is least likely to be symptomatic of starvation?

a.a decrease in metabolic rate

b.a decrease in mental alertness

c.a decrease in immune function

d.a decrease in body temperature

85.Which of the following is classified as a ketone body?

a.sorbitol

b.pyruvate

c.acetyl-coA

d.acetoacetate

86.Lillie has been diagnosed with ketosis after following a very-low-carbohydrate weight loss diet for 2 months. Which of the following symptoms would also indicate ketosis in Lillie?

a.thinning hair

b.irritable temper

c.fishy body odour

d.fruity odour on breath

87.A person is observed to have fruity odour on their breath.  Which of the following states is the most likely explanation?

a.ketosis

b.feasting

c.alkalosis

d.overnight fasting

88.Which of the following dietary nutrients would most rapidly reverse a state of ketosis in a starving person?

a.fat

b.protein

c.amino acids

d.carbohydrate

89.What side effects are typically experienced withlow-carbohydrate weight loss diets?

a.enhanced sports performance

b.elevated uric acid

c.diarrhea

d.high blood pressure

90.The health benefits of moderate alcohol intake occur in people  from which of the following ages?

a.21 years

b.35 years

c.55 years

d.65 years