What guidelines should consumers use to make sound decisions about nutrition claims?
Assess the source of the information, the credibility of the research, source of funding (bias?), and appropriateness of the experimental design; and investigate whether public health organizations concur with the findings.
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A protein shake provides 20 grams of protein. The protein in the shake provides ________ kcal.
A. 80 B. 60 C. 180 D. 100
Studies show that a 1% increase in dietary saturated fatty acids will raise the risk of heart disease by what percentage?
a. 0.5 b. 1.0 c. 2.0 d. 5.0
Which is not an example of a type of food symbolism?
A) Status foods B) Processed foods C) Super foods D) Comfort foods
If a patient attends a wine and cheese party and is then admitted to the emergency room with a severe headache and found to have severe hypertension, he or she may
a. be taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). b. be sensitive to resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine. c. have acute alcohol poisoning. d. be suffering from a foodborne infection.