Viscous fiber escorts water in the gut, forming a liquid gel that increases absorption of cholesterol-rich bile acids and carries them throughout the body
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day
a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 e. 35
Which of the following is classified as an ultra-trace mineral?
A. calcium B. manganese C. copper D. zinc
Select the following foods that need to be counted as a carbohydrate choice for someone with diabetes.
Grains: whole grain pasta, white pasta, white rice, brown rice Beverages: Coca-Cola, orange juice, sweet tea Dairy foods: yogurt, milk Legumes/beans: black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans Breakfast grains: oatmeal, bran cereal, frosted flakes Protein foods: chicken, beef, fish Vegetables: green peas, green beans, carrots Ancient grains: quinoa, farro, spelt
Kelly has read about the powerful phytonutrients in plants and wants to start consuming foods that provide her with the highest amounts of phytochemicals. She decides to go shopping and look for some of the foods she read about in her nutrition book. Kelly also wants to identify which foods will help her reduce certain health problems that she is genetically predisposed to. Answer the following
question(s) to help Kelly with her shopping. Kelly would like to have at least one good source of antioxidants in her diet. Which of the following foods would be her best choice? A) Cucumbers B) Whole-grain bread C) Pomegranate D) Corn