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Which nutrient is responsible for forming ligaments and tendons that hold bones together?
Which nutrient is responsible for forming ligaments and tendons that hold bones together?
What is the basis of a balanced diet according to the text?
What is the basis of a balanced diet according to the text?
What does nutrient density measure in foods?
What does nutrient density measure in foods?
What outcomes can be expected with excessive intake of saturated fat?
What outcomes can be expected with excessive intake of saturated fat?
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What is the health outcome associated with eating too little dietary fiber?
What is the health outcome associated with eating too little dietary fiber?
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What drives personal food choices according to the text?
What drives personal food choices according to the text?
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What is the amount of calories provided by 1 gram of fat?
What is the amount of calories provided by 1 gram of fat?
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Which of the following is not a macronutrient?
Which of the following is not a macronutrient?
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Do vitamins and minerals yield calories or energy when consumed?
Do vitamins and minerals yield calories or energy when consumed?
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How many calories are obtained from 1 gram of protein?
How many calories are obtained from 1 gram of protein?
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Which macronutrient yields the highest number of calories per gram?
Which macronutrient yields the highest number of calories per gram?
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Which nutrient must be provided by the diet because the body cannot synthesize it?
Which nutrient must be provided by the diet because the body cannot synthesize it?
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Which type of vitamins are soluble in fats?
Which type of vitamins are soluble in fats?
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Which of the following minerals requires more than 100 mg per day from the diet?
Which of the following minerals requires more than 100 mg per day from the diet?
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If a food provides 4 grams of fat, how many total calories does the fat provide?
If a food provides 4 grams of fat, how many total calories does the fat provide?
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What happens if more energy is consumed than needed based on the text?
What happens if more energy is consumed than needed based on the text?
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Which micronutrient is required in smaller amounts in the body?
Which micronutrient is required in smaller amounts in the body?
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