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Walnuts are a good source of EPA and DHA. True False Manufacturers are not requi

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Question

Walnuts are a good source of EPA and DHA.

True

False

Manufacturers are not required to demonstrate the safety of amino acids before selling them as supplements.

True

False

Aspartame provides 4 calories per gram.

True

False

Most of the protein in the American diet comes from plant sources.

True

False

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is false?

Cholesterol provides 9 calories per gram

Cholesterol is found only in animal products

Cholesterol is a building block for hormones

Cholesterol is made by the liver

All of the above are false

a.

Cholesterol provides 9 calories per gram

b.

Cholesterol is found only in animal products

c.

Cholesterol is a building block for hormones

d.

Cholesterol is made by the liver

e.

All of the above are false

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER 1) Walnuts are good source of DHA and EPA - False.

Inferences: Walnuts contains plant based omega 3 fatty acid called alpha linoleic acid (ALA). EPA and DHA are mainly found in fatty fish.Human body can convert ALA to DHA and EPA but the process is inefficient.