How might fiber from whole grain bread or high fiber cereals reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?


These foods contain cellulose and resistant starches that are not easily broken down by bacteria in the colon. This creates roughage which helps bulk up stools and shorten the time it takes for the stools to pass through the colon. This may reduce the risk of irritation in the colon and may reduce changes in the cells that line the colon.

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If the consumer wanted to see if there are food additives such as food dye or flavoring in a packaged food, where would he/she look?

A. At a health claim statement on the front of the package B. At the Nutrition Facts label under serving size C. At the ingredient list on the package D. Such information is not available on the package anywhere

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An example of a good choice for a pregame meal would be:

a. cheese pizza. b. chips and salsa. c. pasta with tomato sauce. d. peanut butter and jelly sandwich

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During pregnancy, the placenta is the organ that exchanges oxygen between the mother and baby

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person's _____ is largely determined by their _____

A. phenotype, genotype B. genotype, phenotype C. height, phenotype

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