Obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic degenerative diseases
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Two natural compounds found in food that inhibit mineral absorption from the gastrointestinal tract are:
a. amino acids and phytic acid. b. oxalic acid and polysaccharides. c. table salt and vitamin D. d. phytic acid and oxalic acid. e. pectin and vitamin C.
The process of breaking down protein into single amino acids is called
A. lipolysis. B. hydrolysis. C. glycolysis. D. proteolysis.
Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?
a. The RDA increases by over 100%. b. Calcium absorption increases substantially. c. Supplements are required for most women due to the increased needs. d. Transfer of calcium from maternal stores to the fetus increases rapidly at the beginning of the second trimester and falls during the last trimester. e. During the last trimester, about 500 mg of calcium are transferred from the mother to the fetus each day.
Imagine the scent of a simmering tomato sauce on the kitchen stove at home. The smell of fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and red wine greeting your guests as they enter your home. How does this smell get carried to them? Why is it that they can not smell the cold chocolate soufflé when you take it out of the freezer for dessert tonight? Why is the smell of a hot item more intense than the smell of a cold one?
What will be an ideal response?