A primary function of fluoride is to _____
a. act as an antioxidant
b. processed foods
c. maintain an appropriate water balance in the body
d. regulate energy production
e. help rebuild enamel that is beginning to decay
e
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding daily allowances of carbohydrates?
A.) A good rule of thumb is to consume 14 grams of fiber for each 1,000 calories you eat in a day. B.) Approximately 45-65% of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates. C.) If you want to consume more starch in your diet, fruits and low-fat or fat-free dairy products are good sources. D.) Packaged foods should contain 4-6 grams of fiber to be considered healthy for you.
The amount of time it takes for food to travel the entire length of the G.I. tract is called
A. transit time. B. transition time. C. digestion time. D. elimination time.
The term that describes the effect of food intake on metabolic rate is:
a. thermic effect of food. b. metabolic rate of food. c. catabolism. d. thermogenesis.