Which of the following statements is true?
A. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) begins the partial digestion of fats in the small intestine.
B. A thin layer of chyme protects the lining of the digestive tract from being broken down by enzymes.
C. Heartburn often results when the cardiac sphincter fails to close properly.
D. Cystic fibrosis is an infectious disease that causes the muscles that control swallowing to malfunction.
Answer: C
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a. 1 million b. 3 million c. 5 million d. 7 million e. 9 million
Which statement best describes the legal limitations, if any, for a person who disseminates dietary advice to the public?
a. The title "dietitian" can be used by anyone in all states. b. The title "nutritionist" can be used by anyone in all states. c. A license to practice as a nutritionist or dietitian is required by some states. d. A license to practice as a nutritionist is mandatory in all states but very few license dieticians. e. Nutrition consultants are subject to more stringent licensure than are dietitians.
Carcinogenesis is the process by which normal cellsare transformed into cancer cells.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A food that contains genetically modified ingredients cannot be labeled organic.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)