A rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from excreting copper and results in accumulation of copper in the body is __________.
a. Keshan disease
b. Hemochromatosis
c. Menkes' disease
d. Wilson's disease
Ans: d. Wilson's disease
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Fish muscle is composed of approximately _____ collagen
a. 3 percent b. 5 percent c. 7 percent d. 9 percent
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups?
A. Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, and two slices of buttered, whole-wheat bread B. Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches C. Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, and fat-free milk D. Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, green peas, noodles, and cheddar cheese
Many young children prefer to eat solid foods rather than drink fluids, and this is more common in children with special health care needs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A food scientist has chemicals analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of _________.
A) Starch. B) Sucrose. C) Fiber. D) Lactose.