Describe the lining of the small intestine. How does its unique structure contribute to the process of nutrient
absorption?
What will be an ideal response
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The extent to which an environmental contaminant lingers in the environment or body is referred to as
a. persistence. b. degradation rate. c. binding capacity. d. constancy. e. perseverance.
Which of the following is a nutrition objective for preconception included in HP 2020?
a. Decrease the proportion of men who consume soy products before conception by 10% b. Increase the proportion of women of childbearing potential by 10% with intake of at least 400 mcg of folic acid from fortified foods or dietary supplements c. Increase the proportion of women and men who consume less than 30% of total calories as fat prior to pregnancy d. Increase the proportion of men and women who regularly take a multivitamin and mineral supplement prior to pregnancy by 10%
Short-bodied pastes that set to very rigid, opaque gels upon cooling are most likely prepared from starch derived from
a. roots and tubers. b. high-amylase hybrids. c. cereal grains. d. waxy hybrids.
By approximately how many kcalories has the daily energy intake of American adults increased over the last 40 years?
a. 100-200 b. 200-300 c. 300-400 d. 400-500