What is peristalsis?

What will be an ideal response?


Peristalsis is the movement of feces through the large intestine. Insoluble fiber increases the bulk and weight of the stool this relieves constipation and keeps the GI tract healthy.

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The strictest form of vegetarianism is the ________ diet

A. lacto-ovo-vegetarian B. lacto-vegetarian C. vegan D. semivegetarian

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Of the following, which is used most widely as an antimicrobial agent?

a. Sugar b. Saccharin c. Sodium nitrite d. Sodium propionate e. Alcohol

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Choose any three trace elements and discuss their major functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms, and food sources

What will be an ideal response?

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Nonessential nutrients do not need to be eaten to maintain health, as the body can make them in amounts needed to satisfy its physiological requirements

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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