Which of the following factors can decrease bioavailability?
A) deficiency in a mineral
B) cooking
C) phytates found in grain
D) cold storage
Ans: C) phytates found in grain
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. 50 B. 75 C. 90 D. 99
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a. the Food Safety Protection Act. b. the Consumer Protection and Dietary Supplement Act. c. the Nutrition Facts Labeling Act. d. the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.
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a. provided in small portions b. monounsaturated c. limited to one meal per day d. consumed as fried food e. provided in liquid form