How many essential amino acids are required by adults?
a. 9
b. 16
c. 10
d. 22
e. 23
a
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A. liver and other organ meats. B. cereal grain fibers. C. milk and dairy products. D. leafy, green vegetables, such as spinach.
Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby. To encourage Kari to breastfeed, you provide some factual information by telling her that ________.
A. breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood B. human milk is a rich source of iron, calcium, and vitamin D C. human milk has the same composition as infant formula D. breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy
John-Paul has a BMI of 28.5, which is considered ________.
A. obese class I B. obese class II C. overweight D. normal weight
Which of the following foods is the best source of high-quality protein?
A. Lettuce B. Rice C. Quinoa D. Avocado