The first and largest transport vehicle for lipids which leaves the small intestine and begins a “first pass” in blood circulation to the body is called a _________. 

The human body can make fat from glucose. 

When a protein is forming, one of the structures consists of a long chain of different amino acids. This is referred to as the tertiary structure. 

Which of the following is true about empty calories?

Vitamins and minerals play an important role in our bodies. Therefore, the general recommendation is to consume them in high amounts since “more is better”. 

Fatty acids can be defined by the following:

What class of nutrient does NOT contain carbon?

If needed, one role of protein is to help maintain a steady blood glucose level in times of low caloric intake via a process called gluconeogenesis. 

What happens to carbohydrates in the stomach? 

During digestion, absorption and metabolism, minerals are not broken down or converted into a different substrate. They maintain their chemical identity.