What conditions are required for baking soda to react and baking powder to react and give off carbon dioxide?


Baking soda needs a liquid and an acid such as buttermilk, brown sugar, molasses, or another organic acid present. It reacts immediately. The oven needs to be preheated to get the maximum leavening from baking soda. Baking powder needs a liquid added and a preheated oven to be able to give off its desired amount of leavening.

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Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes

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Studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids is associated with a lower risk of:

a. diabetes. b. arthritis. c. heart disease. d. osteoporosis.

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) refers to

A. the amount of a nutrient you should try to consume daily. B. the highest amount of a nutrient to consume if you are over 55 years old. C. the amount of a nutrient necessary to prevent illness. D. the highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm.

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