What is food irradiation?
A type of food processing which destroys bacteria, parasites, and viruses on foods but will not destroy PCBs, prions, toxins, or pesticides.
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Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption.
a. true b. false
What is the "Adequate Intake" for water from all sources for women and men, respectively?
A) 8 cups, 10 cups B) 10 cups, 12 cups C) 11 cups, 15 cups D) 15 cups, 17 cups E) 18 cups, 21 cups
Sources of complete proteins for adults include all of the following EXCEPT:
1.soybeans. 2.fish. 3.eggs. 4.black beans.
What is true about the absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body? a. Water-soluble vitamins can build to toxic levels because they circulate in the bloodstream. b. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until the body needs them. c. The body can survive for weeks without replacing water-soluble vitamins
d. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. e. Fat-soluble vitamins are needed in small but frequent doses.