What are the characteristics of high-quality carbohydrates? What are the characteristics of low-quality carbohydrates?
High quality carbohydrates contain a wide variety of nutrients, including phytonutrients and fiber, which slows digestion, reducing blood sugar spikes, and helping to prevent type 2 diabetes. Low quality carbohydrates contain mostly refined grains, which have been stripped of their healthy nutrients by removing the bran and germ.
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The nerves in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract are referred to as the
A) gastric nervous system. B) hepatic nervous system. C) enteric nervous system. D) peptic nervous system.
Which of the following is TRUE concerning calcium?
A. Calcium's alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance. B. Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in the blood and soft tissue. C. When blood calcium rises, osteoclasts will liberate calcium from the skeleton. D. Calcium is a trace mineral.
Hydrogenation is:
a. the addition of hydrogen to oil in order to make it solid. b. a process that enhances the shelf life of products. c. the alteration of the molecular structure of fatty acids. d. All of the above e. a and c only
Which of the following foods has been shown to cause colicky babies?
a. Red peppers b. Chocolate c. Garlic d. Tomatoes