Stressful emotions such as depression and fear can decrease gastric acid secretion, reduce blood flow to the stomach, inhibit peristalsis, and reduce food moving through the GI tract.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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A. antioxidant minerals B. antioxidant vitamins C. phytochemicals D. gastrointestinal microflora

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Vitamin E supplements have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein?

A. Fat-free milk B. Soybean oil  C. Sesame seed crackers D. Avocado with leafy greens salad 

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A child's strong dislike of noodle soup that developed after she consumed some when she was sick with flu is an example of a food-related

a. habit. b. social interaction. c. emotional turmoil. d. negative association.

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