Mrs. Smith has asked about becoming a vegetarian. Describe your response to this question and provide an evidence-based rationale for your recommendation
What will be an ideal response?
• Some studies suggest that a plant based diet can be beneficial due to the potential benefits of increased fiber, fruit, and vegetable intake (especially in regards to polyphenol/phyto-estrogen-rich foods).
• Additionally, a plant based diet will avoid red meat's suspected increased risk toward increasing cancer risk.
• Vitamin D supplementation may be needed if not a lacto-vegetarian
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Which one of the following food groups is a major source of B vitamins?
a. Grains b. Vegetables c. Fruits d. Dairy products
Adding a small amount of ________ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain.
A. oil B. wine C. sugar D. water
What physiological alterations occur to help cope with the stress of altitude?
What will be an ideal response
Which professional association is for those in the food-service industry?
A. American Chemical Society B. ACF C. IFT D. American Oil Chemists' Society