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Glucose is the main source of energy for ___? - ANSWERthe brain and nerves What are the fat soluble vitamins? - ANSWERA, D, E, K What are some food sources for monounsaturated fatty acids? - ANSWERolive oil, peanuts, avocado, canola oil What are some food sources for polyunsaturated fatty acids? - ANSWERvegetable oils, fish, margarine, What type of cholesterol increases risk of CAD when elevated? - ANSWERLDL Where are nonessential amino acids found? - ANSWERcreated in the body When is a positive nitrogen balance common? - ANSWERgrowing children, pregnant women, people recovering from illness or injury When is a negative nitrogen balance common? - ANSWERaging adults, physical illness, extreme stress, starvation, surgery, eating disorders What effect does the acid- base balance have on proteins? - ANSWERif not balance then proteins become denatured and are not able to perform their usual functions Whats the function of hemoglobin? - ANSWERtransports oxygen in the blood What is a complete protein? - ANSWERcontains all nine essential amino acids What are high quality proteins? - ANSWERcontain best balance of essential amino acids and are easily digested What are food sources for high quality protein? - ANSWEREggs, human milk What is an incomplete protein? - ANSWERlacks one or more EAA and will not support life What are some incomplete proteins? - ANSWERplant foods What is a vegan? - ANSWERNo animal products at all