Nonessencial amino acids are useless to the body.

a. true
b. false


Ans: b. false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Why is it recommended that individuals obtain dietary fiber from foods rather than from supplements??

A) ?The supplements contain too many extra calories. B) ?Fiber in foods is more readily available to the body. C) ?To save the calories contained in the food. D) ?The foods may contain health benefits in addition to the fiber.

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The presence of pouchlike herniations through the muscular layer of the colon is a condition known as ____

a. hepatitis b. Crohn's disease c. diverticulosis d. cirrhosis

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