What is a benefit of a vegetarian diet?
a. it is low in fiber
b. it is high in calories
c. it is low in saturated fat
d. it is high in iron and zinc
Ans: c. it is low in saturated fat
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Animal-derived foods are considered to be more complete protein sources than plant-derived foods because
A. they contain all of the essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain no essential amino acids. B. they contain all of the essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain low amounts of one or more of the essential amino acids. C. they contain all 20 of the amino acids used for protein synthesis in the human body, while plant-derived foods contain only 11 amino acids. D. they contain only essential amino acids, while plant-derived foods contain only nonessential amino acids.
Which of the following is true of St. John's Wort?
A. It is used to provide artificial flavor in maple syrup and in teas. B. It is used to increase capacity for mental work and physical activity. C. It is widely used as a mood stabilizer and as an antidepressant. D. It is reported to have estrogen-like effects in some women. E. It increases prolactin levels, which cause an increase in breast milk supply.
Meat from herbivores serves as an important source of _____ in the North American diet
a. carbohydrates b. complete proteins c. fiber d. incomplete proteins
Newborns usually receive an injection of vitamin ________ to protect them against deficiency until the gastrointestinal tract has matured.
A. A B. D C. K D. B