Ch 55 true or false
Lipids are carries through the bloodstream by soluble fiber.
False Lipids are carried through the bloodstream by lipoproteins
Each gram of protein contains 4 calories.
True
The body uses amino acids to create proteins
True
Triglycerides are simple lipids that consist of glycerol and three fatty acids.
True
Antigens are chemical agents that fight cell-destroying free radicals
False Antioxidants are chemical agents that fight cell-destroying free radicals
Complex proteins are also known as polysaccharides.
False Complex carbohydrates are also known as polysaccharides.
Incomplete carbohydrates lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
False Incomplete proteins lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
Starch is the tough, stringy part of vegetables and fruits that is not absorbed by the body but aids in a variety of bodily functions.
False Fiber is the tough, stringy part of vegetables and fruits that is not absorbed by the body but aids in a variety of bodily functions.
Fiber can help lower blood cholesterol levels
True
Saturated fats are derived from animal sources.
True