Which statement correctly describes food allergy or food intolerance?
a. Food intolerance is mediated by the immune system
b. Food allergy involves an adverse reaction to food mediated by metabolism or digestion, but not the immune system.
c. Food allergy is mediated by high levels of immunoglobin A, which can be transferred from mother to infant through breastfeeding.
d. Food intolerance only occurs with nuts or nut products
e. Food allergy is an exaggerated immunologic response.
e
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a. protein b. vitamin D c. omega - 3 fatty acids d. zinc e. vitamin A
What term is specific to reactions in which simple compounds are combined into more complex molecules?
a. Anabolic b. Catabolic c. Ergogenic d. Gluconeogenic
The National School Lunch Program provides free or moderate-cost meals to children from families who:
a. are at nutritional risk. b. have food insecurity. c. receive food stamps. d. meet federal poverty guidelines.
Alex is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 90 kg. He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training. According to expert recommendations, he should consume ________ grams of carbohydrate daily while in training.
A. 480 to 800 B. 540 to 900 C. 580 to 1000 D. 420 to 700