_____ is the wave-like series of contractions in _____ muscle that propels food through our digestive system
1.Peristalsis; strong
2.Peristalsis; smooth
3.Constriction; circular
4.Constriction; longitudinal
5.Peristalsis; horizontal
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Gestational diabetes occurs when:
A) pregnant women develop powerful desires to consume nonfood items such as laundry starch and clay. B) blood pressure increases to dangerously high levels in pregnant women. C) the embryo does not implant properly in the uterine lining early in pregnancy. D) pregnancy-related hormonal changes cause cells to become less responsive to insulin.
Three monosaccharides important in nutrition are _____
a. glucose, lactose, and fructose b. fructose, glucose, and sucrose c. maltose, fructose, and lactose d. galactose, sucrose, and lactose e. fructose, glucose, and galactose
It is against USDA regulations to sell competitive foods of minimal nutritional value to students at times other than mealtimes or in other areas of the school, outside of food-service areas.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:
a. bran, milk, and mashed potatoes. b. peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam. c. saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs. d. whole-grain bread, dried beans, and nuts.