When nutrients are transported from intestinal epithelial cells to the vascular system, what organ is first to receive them?
a. Liver
b. Heart
c. Lungs
d. Kidneys
e. Gallbladder
ANS: A
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a. 40 years and over b. 50 years and over c. 65 years and over d. 71 years and older
The optimal diet to protect against depression is
a. made up of familiar and favorite foods. b. high in dietary fiber and protein. c. a vegetarian diet. d. high in fruits, vegetables, and fish.
One limitation of cooking in a microwave oven is that meats do not taste the same as when prepared by other methods, primarily because browning does not occur.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Dietary Guidelines have been issued primarily to lessen
A) vitamin deficiencies in the U.S. B) targets healthy Americans. C) the incidence of chronic diseases. D) weaknesses in the RDA.