In the small intestines, a disaccharide is broken down into 1 glucose molecule and 1 fructose molecule by the brush-border enzyme ____
A. Lactase
B. Sucrase
C. Maltase
D. Amylase
B. Sucrase
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a. one third b. one fourth c. two thirds d. three fourths e. half
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Steven is nine years old and loves to drink orange juice whenever he can. He often drinks orange juice instead of eating food. This habit interferes most with what eating principle?
a. balance b. calorie control c. moderation d. adequacy e. nutrient density
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