All of the following are true regarding phytochemicals EXCEPT:

a. they are excreted within a day or two, making consistent intake important.
b. cooking vegetables or consuming with small amounts of fats increases absorption.
c. they serve as precursors to free radical formation.
d. some foods contain hundreds of phytochemicals.


c

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A. no more than 15% of total kcal B. no more than 12% of total kcal C. no more than 10% of total kcal D. no more than 7% of total kcal E. 0% to no more than 5% of total kcal

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The two life stage groups with the highest RDAs for calcium are ________ and ________.

A. infants; adolescents B. infants; children C. adolescents; adults over age 50 D. children; adolescents

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An example of a lipid modular supplement is:

a. Polycose. b. MCT. c. ProMod. d. dry milk powder.

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When would it be beneficial for an athlete to consume a sports drink containing carbohydrates and electrolytes?

a. It is never beneficial b. During intense training sessions lasting less than one hour c. During workouts/events that last longer than one hour d. It is always beneficial

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