What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?
a. Diets that are low in fat and cholesterol
b. Diets that are high in vitamins and minerals
c. Diets that provide whole grain and adequate amounts of dietary fiber
d. Diets that are "natural" or organically based
c
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Which of the following foods is a poor source of essential amino acids?
A. Fat-free milk B. Sunflower seeds C. Red cabbage D. Cashew nuts
Which statement describes characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis??
A) ?Fatty streaks may begin to form within the first 10 years of life. B) ?Once plaque is formed, it can be contained but cannot regress. C) ?It is impossible for people to age without arterial plaque formation. D) ?Heart disease rates due to atherosclerosis rise most dramatically at around age 30 in males and 40 in females.
Which of the following is an important function of the intestinal villi crypts?
a. Synthesis of chylomicrons b. Secretion of juices into the small intestine c. Synthesis of fragments of fat for use by the colon d. Transport of fat-soluble nutrients into the circulation
What are lacteals?
a. Gastric secretory cells b. Products of milk digestion c. Intestinal lymphatic vessels d. Products of colonic fermentation