Digestive enzymes are ________ and function optimally at their specific pH.

How many carbohydrates does the body need each day to prevent ketosis?

Which term describes the results of blood tests that reveal a person’s total cholesterol, triglycerides, and various lipoproteins?

________ are acidic compounds produced by the liver during the breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available.

The digestibility of most plant proteins (beside legumes) is ________.

The DRI suggests a diet that provides ________ of the daily energy intake from fat.

Proteins synthesized and secreted by adipose cells are called ________.

Which of the following enzymes begins digestion?

The liver can store enough glycogen to meet the body’s energy needs for ________.

What of the following terms describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion, how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly blood glucose returns to normal?