Which of the following statements about shrimp is false?
a. Glass-like beads called struvite crystals are sometimes found in canned shrimp; however, they are completely harmless.
b. Intestines, called sand veins, are removed from large shrimp because they contribute a gritty, muddy taste.
c. Scampi is a crustacean found in Italy and not generally available in North America. The term is often used incorrectly to describe a popular shrimp dish.
d. Culls are the least expensive shrimp and are attractive to the buyer interested in using them in salad mixtures or chopped up with other ingredients.
d
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a. Physician b. Registered dietitian c. Nurse d. Social worker
The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is:
a. 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight. b. 1.2 to 1.4 g per kg of body weight. c. 1.2 to 1.7 g per kg of body weight. d. more than 2.0 g per kg of body weight.
Blood antibody testing for food allergies
a. is the most accurate method. b. predicts lack of allergy better than actual allergy. c. should be considered with other types of evidence. d. is rarely clinically meaningful.
Which of the following cheeses is not classified as a "fresh" cheese?
a. Brie b. cream c. farmer's d. feta e. ricotta f. pot