A major function of the large intestine is to absorb
A. water-soluble vitamins.
B. fats.
C. dietary fiber.
D. water.
Answer: D
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Which health claim on a food label is NOT allowed?
a) Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. b) Diets rich in vitamin C will reduce the incidence of colds and flu. c) Adequate calcium intake throughout life helps maintain bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. d) Diets high in sodium may increase the risk of high blood pressure in some people.
Maternal dietary calcium intake has no effect on the calcium content of breast milk
a. true b. false
Which of the following is a typical response of the body to changes in blood glucose?
a. Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of insulin b. Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of glucagon c. Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of glycogen d. Blood glucose levels that rise too high signal the release of epinephrine
Why are whole grains nutritionally superior to refined grains cereals?
What will be an ideal response?