24. Metabolism and Nutrition

Severe deficiency in which vitamin could lead to rickets, a disease characterized by weakened, brittle bones?

A/an ________ is a nutrient that the body requires in large quantities, whereas a/an ________ is one that the body requires in much smaller quantities. A/an ________ is a nutrient that the body cannot produce and so must be supplied from the diet.

Your friend hears about the latest fad diet that consists entirely of fat. Predict the initial effects such a diet might have on your friend's concentration, memory, and other nervous system functions. Would you recommend this diet to anyone? Why or why not?

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. Vitamins and minerals are used as fuel sources for cells.

Which of the following yields the greatest caloric value per gram?

a. Fats

b. Proteins

c. Carbohydrates

d. All are equal in caloric value.