All starches are eventually broken down to their basic component—glucose
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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______a stomach enzyme, initiates the break-down process by fragmenting proteins into peptides.
a. Protease b. Pepsin c. Lipase d. Rennin
Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed "diseases of affluence"?
a. Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food b. The food industry spends billions of dollars on advertising campaigns for high-fat/ high-sugar foods, beverages, and fast foods c. The perception that healthful foods are more expensive prompts people to choose high-fat or sugary convenience foods over produce and whole grains d. Easy access to a variety of foods allows people to choose diets high in meats and other fatty foods that promote chronic disease development
One of the easiest ways to assess if you are at a healthy weight is to
A. weigh yourself. B. look in the mirror. C. compare yourself to people in magazine ads. D. determine your BMI.
Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat headaches and arthritis. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing
A. pancreatic failure. B. chronic constipation. C. irritable bowel syndrome. D. peptic ulcers.