What does the term bioavailability mean?
A) That the nutrients in a particular food are naturally occurring
B) The amount of nutrients that are in a food
C) The amount of nutrients consumed that the body is able to absorb and use
D) The amount of nutrients that the body excretes
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of your grains come from whole grain sources.
a. true b. false
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_____. a. ascites b. portal hypertension c. gastroesophageal varices d. kidney cancer e. jaundice