In which of the following regions of the world are rates of undernutrition (as a percent of the population) the highest?

A. Eastern Europe
B. Caribbean
C. Southern Asia
D. North Africa


Answer: C

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How many varieties of indigenous fruits and vegetables were consumed by the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast?

a. more than 1500 b. more than 100 c. more than 500 d. more than 1000 e. more than 300

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. Scientists typically use different methods to conduct research, which explains why studies involving humans often have conflicting results. B. Scientists developed dietary recommendations for the U.S. population after analyzing results of a single American study, the Framingham Heart Study. C. Scientists are unlikely to obtain money to conduct research if they don't consider the opinions and beliefs of the people in agencies who fund such projects. D. Scientists have peer reviewers analyze the designs of their human research studies because the peer-review process reduces research bias.

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The chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called

A) carcinogens. B) antibodies. C) nutrients. D) bacteria.

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Cakes are tender because the high water content in cake formulas creates a low-viscosity batter that minimizes the formation of

A. crumb. B. gelatinization. C. dextrinization. D. gluten.

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