Digestion of foods includes the mechanical actions of:
a. chewing to allow some nutrients to be absorbed into the body through the tongue.
b. peristalsis waves to move the foods down through the digestive tract
c. the stomach to gently release foods into the small intestine.
d. the small intestine to absorb water and create the paste that forms feces.
e. the large intestine, which releases gas that facilitates fecal transport.
b
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Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S. Surgeon General?
a. They should drink absolutely no alcohol. b. They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only. c. They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day. d. They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the first 3 months but none thereafter. e. Organic beer and wine is acceptable.
Vegans need to plan their diets carefully to include adequate complementary proteins that provide the needed essential amino acids.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Proteins called __________ assist in the relocation of glucose molecules across cell membranes
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is a good plant source of omega-3 lipids??
A) ?flax seeds B) ?safflower oil C) ?sunflower seeds D) ?corn oil margarine