Which of the following statements is true of vitamins?

A) They are essential minerals.
B) They provide 4 kcal/g.
C) They are organic nutrients.
D) Fiber is the most essential vitamin.


Ans: C) They are organic nutrients.

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a. Addition of alkaline and acidic agents to foods b. Illness produced by acute overconsumption of high-fat foods c. Addition of alcohol-containing beverages in the cooking of foods d. Illness produced from ingestion of food contaminated with natural toxins e. The drowsiness that occurs after a high protein meal is consumed

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When blood glucose concentration falls, what pancreatic hormone is secreted to stimulate release of stored glucose?

a. Insulin b. Glucagon c. Epinephrine d. Cholecystokinin

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Which of the following is a known indicator of prediabetes?

a. Insulin resistance b. Severe hunger 4-5 hours after a meal c. Carbohydrate intake as a percentage of total kcal d. More than two episodes/week of hypoglycemia

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List two food label terms which gluten-sensitive persons should know and use to determine if they should eat a food

What will be an ideal response?

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