Name two nutrients that are typically underconsumed by women of child-bearing age and which need to be consumed as supplements during pregnancy
What will be an ideal response?
Iron and folic acid
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a. Immune system b. Environment c. Genetics d. All of the above
Dried beans, psyllium, and pectin are good sources of
A. insoluble fiber. B. soluble fiber. C. essential fatty acids. D. phytochemicals.
Home-canned low-acid foods, such as beans and corn, may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin. To destroy the toxin, the food should be ________.
A. frozen for 2 days and then thawed in the refrigerator before eating B. chilled for at least 24 hours before serving C. boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating D. heated in a microwave oven for 5 minutes
Explain how to perform the cold water test. What information does the cold water test provide?