What is a food allergen?
A. an amino acid that stimulates an inflammatory response
B. a protein from plant or animal foods that causes an adverse immune reaction when ingested
C. a group of proteins from animal products, such as milk and seafood, that the body can't digest
D. a carbohydrate (such as lactose) that the body can't digest
Answer: B. a protein from plant or animal foods that causes an adverse immune reaction when ingested
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a. Reputable news outlets b. Medical doctor c. Registered dietitian d. Health food store manager e. Internet
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The preferred unit of expression of vitamin A is the ____.?
A) ?milligram B) ?global unit C) ?international unit D) ?retinol activity equivalent
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations are separated according to life stage because
A. children eat less than adults, so their nutritional needs are lower than those of adults. B. older adults consume less food than younger adults, justifying a reduction in all of their nutritional recommendations. C. growth and developmental stages affect a person's body size and composition, justifying changes in nutritional recommendations. D. nutritional needs are highest during times of growth and senescence.