What is an antioxidant and which vitamins play this role in the body?
What will be an ideal response?
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize harmful oxygen-containing free radicals that can cause cell damage. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene are antioxidants.
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An eating disorder characterized by gorging food and then inducing vomiting is called:
a. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia nervosa. c. binge-eating disorder. d. chronic dieting.
Which of the following statements is a drawback of Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) values?
A) They cannot be used in research and public health settings to evaluate adequate nutrient intake. B) They do not meet the needs of even half the population in a given life-stage group. C) They are only available for nutrients for which there is insufficient information. D) They cannot be used to evaluate dietary intakes of individuals.
The ____ gives the ____ power to require that supplement makers follow "good manufacturing practices"
a. DSHEA; USDA b. MNT; USDA c. DSHEA; FDA d. MNT; CDC
A plant-based diet is most effective at:
What will be an ideal response?