I just had a baby and have heard that organic baby foods are more nutritious than other kinds. Is this true?
There is little or no evidence that this is true. Instead, organic foods are grown with no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or growth promoters. They also do not involve any form of bioengineering. Thus, the decision to purchase and consume organic foods is one based more on philosophy than on nutrition.
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A. High-protein diets cause bone loss in men and women. B. High-protein diets cause bone loss in older women. C. High-protein intake, with adequate calcium intake, does not cause bone loss. D. Low-protein diets that are high in calcium do not cause bone loss.
Type 1 diabetes destroys the
A) hepatocytes of the liver. B) glomerulus cells of the kidney. C) insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. D) neurotransmitters of the brain.
Carbohydrates should provide ________ of the day's total energy intake to support good health.
a. 5% - 9% b. 10% - 19% c. 20% - 29% d. 30% - 44% e. 45% - 65%
Absorption of dietary calcium in the duodenum is aided by
A. acidic environment. B. 1, 25 (OH)2 vitamin D. C. consumption of lactose. D. All of these choices are accurate.