Jack is a college athlete who requires 2,800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs
Even though Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he
consumes only approximately 1,600 kilocalories a day
Which one of the characteristics of a
healthy diet is Jack missing?
A) moderation B) adequacy C) balance D) variety
B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Digestion of food in the body can occur via which of the following mechanisms?
A. Chewing B. physical (mechanical) digestion C. chemical (enzymatic) digestion D. all of the above
Which of the following processes is regulated primarily by the buffering action of proteins?
a. pH balance b. Fluid balance c. Blood clotting d. Synthesis of visual pigments
The sugar that can be found in an orange is an example of
A. An added sugar B. A natural sugar C. A type of food starch D. A complex carbohydrate