What is the impact of the addition of acid to the final texture, appearance, and flavor of the cooked legumes?


Adding acid early in the cooking process will inhibit the softening of pectic substances.

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Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides:

a. more fruits and vegetables. b. less milk and dairy products. c. more grains and fat. d. more meat.

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What is true about omega-3 and omega-6 fatty?

a. the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the diet is important in regulating body processes b. omega-6 fatty acids are abundant in fish oil c. they are used to extend the shelf-life of processed foods d. they are needed to synthesize vitamin D in the skin

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If a patient with renal disease is diagnosed with an acid-base disorder, such metabolic acidosis, this would mean which function of the kidneys is affected?

a. excretory b. production of hormones c. pH homeostasis d. filtering

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A job description for a hospital nutrition position says that the provider will have to administer medical nutrition therapy. Who provides medical nutrition therapy? What medical conditions may be treated by nutrition therapy? What type of information is required prior to recommending a nutrition therapy plan? Who can not provide medical nutrition therapy?

What will be an ideal response?

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