What effect do tannins have on absorption of non-heme iron?
a. No effect on absorption
b. Depends on the food source
c. Increased absorption
d. Decreases absorption
Answer: d. Decreases absorption
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A. When a population's level of physical activity increases, the percentage of people who develop heart disease decreases. B. When a population's level of vitamin C in white blood cells increases, the percentage of people in the population who develop scurvy decreases. C. When a population's vitamin D intake decreases, the percentage of people in the population that have healthy immune systems decreases. D. When a population's intake of plant foods decreases, the percentage of obese people in that population increases.
Fat functions in the body to:
a. provide energy. b. regulate body processes. c. build muscle tissue. d. synthesize enzymes.
The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for swallowing
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Flatware, service utensils, dishes, and linens are examples of: a. small equipment
b. capital equipment. c. supplies. d. replacements.