The protein that requires ascorbic acid for its formation is
a. keratin. b. albumin.
c. collagen. d. hydroxyproline.
c
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More than 20 percent of adolescents have obesity.
a. true b. false
Which of the following foods contains saturated fat?
A) olive oil B) avocados C) cream D) egg white
Babies born to mothers with poorly controlled blood glucose can:
A) have lower energy requirements for the first four months due to a higher amount of stored body fat. B) have an urge to consume nonfood items such as laundry starch and clay. C) grow very large, weighing more than 9 pounds at birth. D) be small because they are either preterm or have experienced slow growth in utero.
Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins. Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements and a water-soluble multi-vitamin to help improve his energy level and nutrient status. Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products) for several months. As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential
vitamins. Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multi-vitamin supplement because of her vegetarian lifestyle, but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements. Help them study for their quiz and determine who is right about their need for dietary supplements. Vitamin A (retinol) is found naturally in animal products. What other foods provide natural provitamins that will help Rhonda get her recommended intake of vitamin A? A) Tuna fish and salmon B) Dark-green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables C) Whole-grain oats and rice D) Pinto beans and black beans