What type of wheat is used in pasta products? Why?


Pasta is made from semolina, which comes from durum wheat. Durum wheat is high in protein, which contributes to pasta's elasticity and structure maintenance during cooking.

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by the inflammation of the small intestine that occurs in response to foods that contain ________.

a. gluten b. collagen c. whey d. elastin e. keratin

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____ is the process that uses released energy to convert substances to simpler products.?

A) ?Aerobic metabolism B) ?Catabolism C) ?Anaerobic metabolism D) ?Anabolism

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Which of the following activities burns the most kcal per minute?

A. Walking, 3 mph B. Tennis, singles C. Running, 8 mph D. Golf, carrying clubs

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Vegetables are defined as

a. any plant or parts of a plant that are used as food. b. the leaves, stem, or stalks of edible plants. c. any edible plant eaten raw. d. the ripened ovary of a plant with the surrounding succulent tissue.

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