In some ways milk can be considered close to a nearly perfect food because of its nutrient content. Explain what nutrient milk contains and also mention what it is lacking that makes it not an entirely "perfect" food.

What will be an ideal response?


See section 10-1.

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a. Myoglobin receives oxygen from the blood and stores it in the muscles. b. Hemoglobin transports oxygen throughout the body and is found primarily in the bloodstream. c. The higher the concentration of hemoglobin in raw meat, the more intense is its bright color. d. Heavily exercised muscles have a higher demand for oxygen, so they are redder in color than the less exercised muscles. e. The red color of meat increases as the animal ages.

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Vitamin B6 is involved in the metabolism of amino acids

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fish is most likely to be a staple in the diet of which of the following ethnic groups?

A) Native American B) Indian C) Alaskan D) Chinese

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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy ________.

a. affects the lymphatic system of cows b. is also known as mad cow disease c. cannot affect people d. affects the cow’s milk production e. is passed to humans via the unsafe handling of red meat

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