Joe finds himself troubled with gas after eating certain foods. The quantity and quality of intestinal gas is related to the characteristics of intestinal bacteria and ____

a. the types of foods eaten
b. the amount of water in the large intestine
c. the amount of food eaten
d. the quantity of vitamin K in the large intestine
e. the amount of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas


a

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A. Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells. B. Human milk is a rich source of vitamin D. C. The composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant. D. Consuming human milk may reduce a baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood. 

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Empty-calorie foods provide few calories and high amounts of nutrients

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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