What is a structure/function claim?
What will be an ideal response?
A structure/function claim, describes how a nutrient or dietary compound affects the structure or function of the human body. The claims "Calcium builds strong bones" and "Fiber maintains bowel regularity" are examples of structure/function claims. Structure/function claims cannot state that the nutrient or dietary compound can be used to treat a disease or a condition. They do not need to be preapproved by the FDA.
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What is the most significant outcome of the passage of the Meat Inspection Act in the early twentieth century?
What will be an ideal response?
Nutrient-drug interactions caused by antacids used to treat GERD are most likely to result in ____.?
A) ?poor absorption of nutrients such as iron B) ?poor absorption of the drug when taken with grapefruit C) ?enhanced metabolism of the drug, rendering it less effective when taken on an empty stomach D) ?enhanced excretion of potassium and other electrolytes
Fats yield more calories per gram than carbohydrates.
a. true b. false
Five grams of fat provide _____ kcalories
a. 5 b. 20 c. 45 d. 65