Carbohydrate digestion ceases in the stomach because the pH of the stomach inactivates salivary
amylase.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Sticky carbohydrate-containing foods, such as raisins, are strong caries promoters.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
For overweight adults, a reasonable weight loss is ________.
a. ½ pound per day b. ½ to 2 pounds per week c. ½ to 2 pounds per month d. 1 pound per day e. 10% of body weight per month
What is considered to be the minimum pharmacologically active dose of caffeine?
a. 5 mg (˜1/10 a can of soda) b. 100 mg (˜2 cans of soda) c. 200 mg (˜4 cans of soda) d. 500 mg (˜10 cans of soda)
How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?
a. By releasing hormones to regulate fluid balance b. By changing their electrical charges c. By pumping ions across their membranes d. By pumping water across their membranes e. By adjusting the pH level of interstitial fluids