Which of the following statements accurately describes the Total Diet Study?

a. The goal is to estimate the dietary intakes of pesticide residues for people in all age groups.
b. The survey is conducted twice a year.
c. Surveyors purchase about 100 foods in either New York or Los Angeles.
d. The survey reports on hundreds of samples of food, all domestically grown.
e. Fresh seafood and dairy products are studied most heavily.


Answer: A

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Jared is a vegan (total vegetarian). He can increase his intestinal tract's ability to absorb iron in his diet by combining iron-rich plant foods with sources of ________.

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What will be an ideal response?

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