Question 1: Which of the following does not directly contribute to the basal metaobolic rate (BMR)?
Select one:
a. Body composition
b. proportion of muscle to visceral organ mass
c. proportion of muscle to lipid tissue
d. Body size
e. Lean body mass
Question 2: Which of the following would not be classed as a micronutrient?
Select one:
a. Selenium
b. Thiamine
c. Vitamin A
d. Glucose
e. Niacin
Question 3: Long-chain fatty acids consumed in the diet are generally found in meats and vegetable oils. How many carbon atoms would you expect to find in one of these fatty acids?
Select one:
a. between 12-24
b. fewer than 6
c. 1 or 2
d. up to 6
e. 6 to 10
Question 4: The total amount of energy liberated by food if it were combusted in oxygen is referred to as?
Select one:
a. Digestible energy
b. Gross energy
c. Direct energy
d. Metabolisable energy
e. Required energy
Question 5: What is the recommended daily intake of protein for an average adult?
Select one:
a. 29 g protein/kg
b. 0.34 g protein/kg
c. 0.54 g protein/kg
d. 2.25 g protein/kg
e. 0.83 g protein/kg