Which is accurate about toxins in foods?

a) Cabbage is unsafe to eat because of its possible toxicity.
b) Toxins are not found naturally in foods, but they may occur due to processing errors.
c) The green layer beneath the potato's skin tastes bitter but it is safe to eat.
d) Occasionally swallowing fruit seeds or a pit is not dangerous.


Ans: d) Occasionally swallowing fruit seeds or a pit is not dangerous.

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A. milk, meat, and beans. B. fruit juice, beans, and meat. C. grains, beans, and solid fats. D. fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, and whole grains.

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Which of the following is NOT among features of breast milk composition?

a. There is no casein in breast milk, unlike in cow's milk b. The carbohydrate is lactose, which enhances calcium absorption c. The concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk d. The proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults

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Beef is a more sustainable animal food than chicken

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months while the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the researcher did have this information. The study was a(n) ____ study

A) randomized B) double-blind C) crossover D) unbiased

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