Which of the following statements regarding saliva is false?
A) It provides the enzyme that begins protein digestion.
B) It allows us to comfortably swallow dry food.
C) We each produce 1 to 1.5 liters every day.
D) It helps dissolve small food particles.
A
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest a limit of about 8 teaspoons of sugar, or almost one soft drink's worth, for a 2,200-calorie eating pattern.
a. true b. false
Which form of vitamin D is derived from animals in the diet?
a. cholecalciferol b. calbindin c. calciferol d. 7 - dehydrocholesterol e. ergocalciferol
Among the following approved sweeteners, which has the highest relative sweetness?
a. Tagatose b. Neotame c. Aspartame d. Acesulfame-K
Which of the following children would NOT be at risk for a nutrient deficiency?
a. Children suffering from abuse or neglect b. Children who consume a vegetarian diet without dairy products c. Children with failure to thrive d. Children who participate in a dietary program for managing obesity e. Children who consume a variety of basic foods