_______ is found in animal foods like meat and poultry, whereas the ________ form is found in plant foods like grains and vegetables.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Heme iron; nonheme iron
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a. minimizing the risk for colds b. ensuring appropriate physical development c. achieving a healthy body weight d. ensuring appropriate cognitive development
The amount of energy used by the body in digesting, absorbing, and transporting nutrients is called:
a. calorie expenditure ratio. b. basal metabolic rate. c. dietary thermogenesis. d. adaptive thermogenesis.
Free monosaccharides are abundant in foods
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Breads are a good source of which nutrient(s)?
a. all carbohydrates b. complex carbohydrates c. lipids and their components d. proteins e. fat-soluble vitamins and iron