What is a free radical?
a. An antioxidant substance that prevents accumulation of cell-damaging oxides
b. A substance in food that interacts with nutrients to decrease their utilization
c. A nutrient in excess of body needs that the body is free to degrade with no consequence
d. A molecule that is unstable and highly reactive because it contains unpaired electrons
d
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a. more body fat b. stronger bones c. stronger muscles d. more muscle mass e. denser bones
Which of the following is BEST protected against replication of foodborne bacteria?
A) raw ground beef on the grocery store shelf B) raw ground beef on your countertop C) raw ground beef in your refrigerator D) raw ground beef in your freezer
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans specifically recommend replacing some of the meat and poultry in the diet with _____
a. seafood b. green leafy vegetables c. dark green, red, and orange vegetables d. milk and milk products e. soy products
The breakdown of glycogen to glucose is called glycogenesis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false