Why are nutrition researchers interested in phytochemicals, zoonutrients, and functional foods?


Although not considered nutrients, these substances/foods may help reduce risk for developing certain diseases such as heart disease and cancer. They may improve health.

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Obesity is best determined in children by using which method?

A) BMI B) Pediatric percentile range for height C) Pediatric percentile range for weight D) Pediatric body fat content measurements

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Only plants can synthesize cholesterol

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A scientist discovers a chemical that's a chain of a hundred amino acids. Each amino acid is connected to the other by a

A. monoglyceride molecule. B. phospholipid molecule. C. double bond. D. peptide bond.

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Fructose is the sweetest of all sugars, but has the same chemical formula as glucose.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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