Protein plays many roles in the body. Match each example to a function of protein.
What will be an ideal response?
Forms glucose: Despite fasting overnight...
Maintains fluid balance: Louisa is a very elderly woman...
Produces vital body structures: a malnourished baby...
Forms enzymes and hormones: After eating a meal...
Contributes to immune function: Beth is a chronically malnourished...
Provides energy: Bill has been eating...
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Which food processing methods have the greatest negative effect on the food's nutrient profile?
a. skimming of fat from whole milk b. irradiation of berries before packaging c. commercial canning of fish d. commercial prewashing and cutting of fresh vegetables e. extrusion of corn to make puffs
Which of the following is linked with cancer in animals?
a. nitrogen b. sulfites c. BHA d. nitrosamines e. BHT
Increasing the amount of polyunsaturated fats in the diet increases the need for vitamin
a. A. b. E. c. K. d. D.
People who use monoamine oxidase inhibitors for treatment of depression need to avoid foods high in:
a. folate. b. tyramine. c. potassium. d. vitamin K.