Q1. What basic similarities among mammals and differences between mammals (the ingroup) and reptiles (an outgroup) help support the hypothesis that all mammals share a common ancestor? Q2. A person is to be fitted with bifocals. She can see clearly when the object is between 43 cm and 1.5 m […]

1. What are lipids? What are the classes of lipids? 2. Define fat. 3. List three roles of lipids in the body and in the food supply. 4. What makes up a triglyceride? What is the structure of a triglyceride in food and in the body? Describe simple vs. mixed […]

1. Given that protein requirement is 0.8 g / kg body weight, and assuming that your caloric requirement is 30 kcal / kg body weight  calculate the macronutrient content of your ideal diet such that dietary fat is less than 30% of total calories and carbohydrate is ~ 60% of […]

Candy is a 13 year old who lives with her father and younger sister. Her mother died when Candy was 6 years old and her sister was 4 years old. Her father works a 12 hour shift full time to support himself and his daughters, and Candy makes sure she […]