Periods between meals when no nutrients are being absorbed represent what is called _____

a. the fed state
b. the postabsorptive state
c. fasting
d. starvation


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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The daily requirement of sodium for most people is ________

A)1500 mg B)400 mg C)50 mg D)1000 mg

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Which of the following is not a practical suggestion for a single individual planning his or her dietary pattern?

a) Buying family-sized packages of meat b) Buying small containers of food c) Buying fruits at various stages of ripeness d) Cooking large amounts of food, dividing it into small portions, and freezing it

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