Combining foods such as rice and beans is an example of
protein complementation. What's the purpose of protein
complementation?
By combining food sources that have different incomplete
proteins, protein complementation ensures an adequate
supply of essential amino acids in the diet.
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Which of the following statements about food intake in children is false?
A) Children instinctively consume foods which provide the nutrients necessary for growth and good health. B) Children possess regulatory signals of hunger and fullness that are inborn. C) Parents should decide which foods to offer their children but allow the children to decide how much of the food to eat. D) Young children are cautious about accepting new foods.
A woman lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage near the end of her pregnancy. She lost weight during this period caused by malnutrition. The infant born to this woman is most likely to be classified as _____.
A. very small for gestational age (vSGA) B. disproportionately small for gestational age (dSGA) C. proportionately small for gestational age (pSGA) D. appropriate for gestational age (AGA) E. large for gestational age (LGA)
Which of the following foods has the greatest cholesterol lowering effect?
a. wheat bran b. cabbage c. brown rice d. oat bran e. white rice
What is a characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa??
A) ?Most are aware of their condition and seek treatment. B) ?Fewer than 200 women die each year from the disease. C) ?Among those who are treated, many relapse into abnormal eating patterns. D) ?During initial treatment, metabolism slows and appetite increases but thereafter subsides.