The primary functions of starch in food preparation include serving:
a. as an edible film.
b. as a sweetener source.
c. as a thickening and gelling agent.
d. as a leavening agent.
e. all of the above
c
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Cholesterol carried by oxidized ____ is embedded in artery walls
A) chylomicrons B) MCT C) LDL D) HDL
Which of the following is a likely explanation for the imbalance between omega-6 and omega-3 lipids in the U.S. diet?
a. High intakes of meat and low intakes of fish b. Low intakes of vegetable oils and high intakes of fish c. High intakes of beef fat and low intakes of vegetable oils d. Low intakes of beef fat and high intakes of vegetable oils
Urbanized individuals shifting toward unhealthy, unbalanced diets is an example of:
A) food neophobia. B) undernutrition. C) overnutrition. D) field gleaning.
How much protein, as a percentage of total calories, can a person consistently consume and maintain a healthy balance of nutrients?
a. 13%
b. 20%
c. 35%
d. 33%