How did the surimi compare with real crab and shrimp?


Surimi has a springy texture that is derived from the gums that are added to help form gels. It is more elastic than real crab and shrimp and has a gel-like appearance.

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Which of the following minerals act as the main electrolytes to maintain fluid balance?

a. Potassium and chromium b. Calcium and chromium c. Phosphorus and potassium d. Sodium and potassium

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Ovulation results from a surge in the hormone _____

a. estrogen b. progesterone c. luteinizing hormone d. follicle-stimulating hormone e. gonadotropin releasing hormone

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Low energy availability is defined as a(n):

a. energy expenditure that routinely exceeds energy intake. b. low energy intake caused by an eating disorder. c. hormonal disruption that results in the delayed uptake of glucose. d. reduced metabolic rate due to self-imposed starvation.

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The USDA Food Patterns grains group does NOT emphasize

A. whole grains. B. enriched white bread. C. brown rice. D. fiber-rich carbohydrates.

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