Biological value of a protein is (A) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen absorbed into circulation (B) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen in the body (C) The percentage of ingested protein utilised for protein synthesis in the body (D) The gain in body weight (gm) per gm of protein ingested

Biological value of a protein is (A) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen absorbed into circulation (B) The percentage of ingested protein/nitrogen in the body (C) The percentage of ingested protein utilised for protein synthesis in the body (D) The gain in body weight (gm) per gm of protein ingested
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Daily protein requirement of an adult man is (A) 0.5 gm/kg of body weight (B) 0.8 gm/kg of body weight (C) 1.0 gm/kg of body weight (D) 1.5 gm/kg of body weight

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After accounting for SDA, the net gain of energy from 100 gm of fat is about (A) 600 kcal (B) 780 kcal (C) 900 kcal (D) 1020 kcal

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After accounting for SDA, the net gain of energy from 25 gm of carbohydrates is about (A) 70 kcal (B) 95 kcal (C) 100 kcal (D) 105 kcal

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After accounting for SDA, the net gain of energy from 25 gm of proteins is about (A) 70 kcal (B) 100 kcal (C) 130 kcal (D) 200 kcal

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Adrenaline is inactive orally because it is: A. Not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract B. Destroyed by gastric acid C. Completely metabolized in the intestinal mucosa and liver before reaching systemic circulation D. Taken up by adrenergic nerve endings of the intestinal wall, liver and lungs

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Adrenaline is inactive orally because it is: A. Not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract B. Destroyed by gastric acid C. Completely metabolized in the intestinal mucosa and liver before reaching systemic circulation D. Taken up by adrenergic nerve endings of the intestinal wall, liver and lungs

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A healthy 70 kg man eats a well balanced diet containing adequate calories and 62.5 g of high quality protein per day. Measured in grams of nitrogen, his daily nitrogen balance would be (A) +10 g (B) +6.25 g (C) 0 g (D) –6.25 g

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Is Protein found in supplements is better quality and absorbed better by the human body than the protein found in food.?

Description : Is Protein found in supplements is better quality and absorbed better by the human body than the protein found in food.?

Last Answer : i think that is more way better to protein food

True statements regarding eicosanoids include which of the following? A. Prostaglandins and thromboxanes are synthesized via the cyclo-oxygenase pathway. B. The vasoconstricting, platelet-aggregating, and bronchoconstricting effects of thromboxane A 2 are balanced by the actions of prostacyclin, which produces the opposite effects. C. Leukotriene synthesis is inhibited by the action of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). D. The principal prostaglandins have a short circulation half-life and exert most of their effects locally.

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Calorific value of alcohol is (A) 4 kcal/gm (B) 5.4 kcal/gm (C) 7 kcal/gm (D) 9 kcal/gm

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Calorific value of proteins as determined in a bomb calorimeter is (A) 4 kcal/gm (B) 4.8 kcal/gm (C) 5.4 kcal/gm (D) 5.8 kcal/gm

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Last Answer : Answer : C

The calorific value of lipid is (A) 4.0 Kcal/gm (B) 6.0 Kcal/gm (C) 9.0 Kcal/gm (D) 15 Kcal/gm

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Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal value of plasma total proteins varies between (A) 3–4 gm/100ml (B) 6–8 gm/100ml (C) 10–12 gm/100ml (D) 14–16 gm/100ml

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Last Answer : Answer : B

The calorific value of wheat is about (A) 2.5 kcal/gm (B) 3.5 kcal/gm (C) 4.5 kcal/gm (D) 5.5 kcal/gm

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Last Answer : Answer : B

The percentage of water contained in the body of an individual is less because of (A) High fat content (B) Low fat content (C) High protein content(D) Low protein content

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Last Answer : Answer : A

The total amount of copper in the body of an average adult is (A) 1 gm (B) 500 mg (C) 100 mg (D) 10 mg

Description : The total amount of copper in the body of an average adult is (A) 1 gm (B) 500 mg (C) 100 mg (D) 10 mg

Last Answer : Answer : C

The total sulphur content of the body is (A) 25–50 gm (B) 50–75 gm (C) 100–125 gm (D) 150–200 gm

Description : The total sulphur content of the body is (A) 25–50 gm (B) 50–75 gm (C) 100–125 gm (D) 150–200 gm

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What happens if my friend ingested lavender?

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