The ________ of a food describes the extent to which the body is able to absorb the nutrients from the food and use them.
A. homeostasis
B. bioavailability
C. essentiality
D. digestibility
Answer: B
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A) ?heparin B) ?carnitine C) ?avidin D) ?pyruvate
Symptoms of lactose intolerance include gas, bloating, and cramping. These symptoms are attributable to
A. an immune response to lactose in the intestine. B. bacterial metabolism of lactose in the large intestine. C. inflammation of the intestines due to the presence of lactose.
Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Someone with bulimia nervosa will always purge by vomiting
Indicate whether the statement is true or false