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A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? correct answers Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: correct answers strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: correct answers is a whole gr...

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soybean oil and canola oil are: correct answers liquid at room temperature because they are predominantly unsaturated cholesterol is: correct answers an essential compound of cell membranes ________________ is the type of fatty acid that can be converted to EPA and DHA in small amounts in the body correct answers Alpha-linoleic acid (omega-3) lipids are ____________, meaning they do not dissolve in water correct answers hydrophobic high density lipoproteins deliver cholesterol to the...

vitamin C functions correct answers synthesis of collagen and neurotransmitters; antioxidant Vitamin C toxicity correct answers stomach cramping; diarrhea vitamin C deficiency correct answers scurvy (pinpoint bleeding, bleeding gums, abnormal bone growth, joint pain) vitamin C best sources correct answers fruits and vegetables; citrus fruits; sweet peppers; broccoli; potatoes Niacin (B3) functions correct answers part of coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) used in energy...

What is nutrition? correct answers the process of nourishing the body using food substances (nutrients). poor nutrition can result from: correct answers - food choices - lack of food - lack of resources - condition or disease state Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) correct answers provide standards for adequate intake and upper level intakes of specific nutrients based on a person's age, gender, and stage of life Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) correct answers are nutrient amount...

A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? correct answers Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: correct answers strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: correct answers is a whole gr...

Lipids - insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, and chloroform What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - 1) fatty acids 2) triglycerides 3) phospholipids 4) sterols What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? - triglycerides and phospholipids List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - 1) Carbon 2) Hydrogen 3) Oxygen Fatty acid - a chain of carbons linked together with one end containing COOH (carboxyl group) and...

What is another name for vitamin B12? - Cobalamine What is another name for vitamin B1? - Thiamin Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? - Vitamin C Which water soluble vitamins are found in milk? - Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 True or False? Water soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body. - False Which B vitamin is needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin? - Riboflavin Which B vitamin is easily destroyed by UV light? - Riboflavin What...

Lipids - Answer-insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, and chloroform What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - Answer-1) fatty acids 2) triglycerides 3) phospholipids 4) sterols What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? - Answer-triglycerides and phospholipids List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - Answer-1) Carbon 2) Hydrogen 3) Oxygen Fatty acid - Answer-a chain of carbons linked together with one end containing...

What is another name for vitamin B12? - Cobalamine What is another name for vitamin B1? - Thiamin Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? - Vitamin C Which water soluble vitamins are found in milk? - Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 True or False? Water soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body. - False Which B vitamin is needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin? - Riboflavin Which B vitamin is easily destroyed by UV light? - Riboflavin What deficiency co...