Which of the following describes the compound phytic acid?
a. Product of starch digestion
b. Nonnutrient component of plant seeds
c. Found in gastric juice and helps to lower pH of chyme
d. Found in high concentrations in the blood of people with diabetes
b
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Breast milk as the sole source of nutrition, up to the first 6 months in healthy infants, is satisfactory for all nutrients EXCEPT
a. sodium. b. vitamin D. c. iron and folate. d. zinc and vitamin A.
Discuss how fasting and constant malnutrition affect the metabolic rate. In what ways might this be beneficial?
According to the FDA, highly saturated tropical oils are not allowed in candies, commercially made baked goods, and gourmet ice cream.
a. true b. false
All of the following are true regarding trans fats EXCEPT:
a. dietary recommendations are to limit consumption to no more than 10% of total calories. b. they are a result of the hydrogenation process. c. they are known to increase risk for heart disease. d. they are a type of unsaturated fat present in shortening, pastries, and hydrogenated oils.