Over the past 25 years many carbohydrate-containing foods have been tested for their effect on blood glucose level and assigned a(n) ____________________ value
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
glycemic index
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Iron is a component of the protein _____, which functions to _____
a. myoglobin; protect against free radicals b. transferrin; transport oxygen in the blood c. hemosiderin; help blood clotting d. hemoglobin; transport oxygen in the bloodstream e. hemostatin; excrete excess iron
What is the term for the gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consuming more lactose than can be digested with available lactase?
a. Lactose maldigestion b. Irritable bowl syndrome c. Lactose intolerance d. Milk allergy
Laney is a 20-year old cross-country student-athlete. She has recently been experiencing symptoms consistent with iron-deficiency anemia. All of the following factors are likely contributing to the anemia except ________.
A. training at low altitudes B. inadequate dietary intake of iron C. excessive menstruation D. iron losses through urine, feces, and/or sweat
Microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and that are beneficial to health are known as
a. probiotics. b. prebiotics. c. postbiotics. d. zymobiotics.