Microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and that are beneficial to health are known as ____
a. probiotics
b. prebiotics
c. postbiotics
d. symbiotics
e. abiotics
ANS: A
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Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?
a. Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria b. Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation c. Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet d. Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins e. Deficiencies are more common in industrialized nations than in developing nations.
Currently, the system of health care in the United States is structured around _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The type of nutrient absorption process that requires both energy and the use of a carrier protein is
A) hydrolysis. B) passive diffusion. C) active transport. D) facilitated diffusion.
Nickie is eating thickened applesauce. What type of consistency does it most likely have?
a. Thin b. Nectarlike c. Honeylike d. Spoon-thick