Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
A. Major mineral
B. Bioavailability
C. Vitamin
D. Trace mineral
E. Ultratrace mineral
A. Mineral required in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day
B. The degree to which the amount of an ingested nutrient is absorbed and is available to the body
C. Organic compound needed in small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions and processes in the body
D. A mineral that is required in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day
E. A mineral present in the human diet in trace amounts but that has not been shown to be essential to human health
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A. mayonnaise and salad dressings. B. cheese sauces and creams soups. C. butter and margarine. D. egg yolk, milk, and cream.
Which of the following components of total energy expenditure accounts for 60 to 75% of total calorie needs in most people?
a. Absorption of nutrients b. Digestion of nutrients c. Basal metabolism d. Physical activity
Soy is an incomplete protein because it is a plant protein
Indicate whether statement is true or false
What is the appropriate response for parents of a child with cystic fibrosis who has recurrent illnesses?
a. Coerce the child into eating nutrient-dense foods b. Offer foods the child wishes to eat c. Change texture of foods even if the child can tolerate regular textures d. Offer all foods in liquid form to increase energy intake