The abbreviation GRAS stands for:

a. generally recognized additive substances.
b. greatly reduced additive substances.
c. generally restricted additive substances.
d. generally recognized as safe.


D

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Seth took part in a clinical trial in which he was given a month's supply of medication to treat his headaches. At the end of the month, he reported to his doctor that the pills had reduced both the frequency and intensity of his pain. Unknown to Seth or to his doctor was the fact that Seth had been given pills with no active ingredient. The phenomenon of improved symptoms that Seth experienced is commonly known as the

A. bias toward improvement. B. placebo effect. C. study participant bias. D. experimental result.

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Which is the best food source of beta-carotene?

A. Cheddar cheese B. Salmon C. Blueberries D. Pumpkin pie

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Which activity is most likely to result in appropriate weight loss?

a. Daily physical activity meeting the Surgeon General's recommendations b. Strength training two days per week c. Aerobic exercise of sufficient duration/intensity to expend > 2000 kcal per week d. Exercise in heat and humidity to induce heavy sweating

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A 24 hour recall of a patient with diabetes includes 1 cup of rice for lunch and 2 cups of pasta for dinner. Based on the most recent Exchange List, how many CHO exchanges does this represent?

a. 9 CHO exchanges b. 8 CHO exchanges c. 6 CHO exchanges d. 12 CHO exchanges

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