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What is a characteristic of animal-based foods?
What is a characteristic of animal-based foods?
- They tend to lack one or more essential amino acid
- They are often low in calcium and iron
- They tend to be good sources of complete protein (correct)
- They are low in dietary fibers
What is nutrition?
What is nutrition?
- The study of the chemical compounds in food
- The process of eating food
- The process of digesting food
- The processes by which the body uses food for energy, maintenance and growth (correct)
What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
- Macronutrients provide energy, while micronutrients provide essential vitamins and minerals
- Macronutrients are used for energy, while micronutrients are used for growth
- Macronutrients are needed in smaller amounts, while micronutrients are needed in larger amounts
- Macronutrients are needed in large amounts, while micronutrients are needed in smaller amounts (correct)
What is a benefit of consuming animal-based foods?
What is a benefit of consuming animal-based foods?
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What is the only dietary source of vitamin B12?
What is the only dietary source of vitamin B12?
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Why are plant-based foods often incomplete protein sources?
Why are plant-based foods often incomplete protein sources?
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
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What happens when the body has a low intake of carbohydrates?
What happens when the body has a low intake of carbohydrates?
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What is the characteristic of simple carbohydrates?
What is the characteristic of simple carbohydrates?
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Which of the following is a high biological value protein?
Which of the following is a high biological value protein?
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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
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What is the consequence of high intake of carbohydrates?
What is the consequence of high intake of carbohydrates?
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