Chemical substances in animal foods, some of which perform important functions in the body, are called:

1.zoochemicals.
2.antioxidants.
3.phytochemicals.
4.free radicals.


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Endometriosis is defined as:

a. scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes. b. the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues. c. a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility. d. an infection of the cervix. e. the inability to get pregnant.

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In women, measurements for the skinfold test are taken at the suprailium, the thigh, and the ________

A) triceps B) calf C) chest D) abdomen

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Nicole is pregnant and is trying to monitor her folate intake. She is eating foods high in folate as well as taking folate supplements, and she is having a hard time determining how many dietary folate equivalents she is consuming. Below is a list of her daily intake with respect to folate: ½ cup of cooked lentils (180 micrograms food folate) ½ cup of fresh orange juice (60 micrograms food

folate) folate supplement (200 micrograms) How many DFEs is Nicole consuming? A) ?440 B) ?480 C) ?540 D) ?580

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