A function of protein is to

A) provide essential fatty acids.
B) promote growth and repair of body tissues.
C) participate in nervous system functioning.
D) regulate body temperature.


Answer: B) promote growth and repair of body tissues.

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Lisa is trying to choose more low-fat foods in order to reduce her risk for cardiovascular disease. One low-fat cookie that she sees advertised in the grocery store has 22 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat per cookie. How many kilocalories are in one of these low-fat cookies?

What will be an ideal response?

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Changes in food behavior happen most often with a. core foods

b. secondary foods. c. peripheral foods. d. complementary foods. e. rare foods.

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The preparation of an operating budget is generally directed by the: a. payroll department

b. financial department. c. budgeting team. d. general manager.

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A period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death is best termed

a. a plague. b. a famine. c. food poverty. d. food insecurity. e. epidemic starvation.

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