In 2018, food manufacturers will no longer be able to use partially hydrogenated oils in foods. Why were these substances banned?
A. They are harmful to health.
B. They become rancid too quickly.
C. They increase the cost of foods.
D. They prevent water-soluble vitamins from being absorbed by the human GI tract.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Bacteria in the colon ferment dietary fiber to form:
a. short-chain fatty acids. b. oligosaccharides. c. pectin and lignin. d. resistant starch.
When the body experiences alkalosis, how do proteins help restore the acid-base balance?
A) Proteins speed the transfer of amine groups to new acid groups and side chains. B) Proteins uncoil and lose their shape. C) Proteins release hydrogen into the blood. D) Proteins attract hydrogen ions and neutralize their effects.
Which statement concerning vitamins is INCORRECT?
a. Vitamins are organic compounds. b. If a vitamin is not provided by the diet, the body will synthesize it. c. The vitamin content of a food may be affected by cooking and processing. d. Vitamins are essential for growth, reproduction and health.