A good source of heme iron includes:

a. liver
b. dried figs
c. spinach
d. beans


Answer: a. liver

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a. practically all foods contain mixtures of the energy-yielding nutrients.
b. protein is not the predominant nutrient in meat.
c. protein-rich foods are always high in fat.
d. meat contains more carbohydrate than protein.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true of the recommendations about alcohol in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines?

A) Breastfeeding women should mix caffeine in alcohol to reduce the alcohol's caloric content. B) Alcohol consumption should be in moderation, that is, one drink per day for women and four for men. C) Alcohol consumption can easily lead to weight gain and obesity. D) The nutrient requirement of an individual is independent of his or her alcohol consumption.

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What fuel(s)—besides glucose—can provide the brain with a significant amount of its total energy needs?

a. amino acids b. fatty acids c. amino acids and ketone bodies d. ketone bodies

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