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Which type of vitamins dissolve in water?
Which type of vitamins dissolve in water?
What is the general function of sugars and starch in our diet?
What is the general function of sugars and starch in our diet?
How does dietary fiber differ from other dietary carbohydrates?
How does dietary fiber differ from other dietary carbohydrates?
What are two primary functions of fats?
What are two primary functions of fats?
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How do animal proteins and plant proteins differ in terms of obtaining essential amino acids?
How do animal proteins and plant proteins differ in terms of obtaining essential amino acids?
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How can a vegetarian obtain all of the essential amino acids?
How can a vegetarian obtain all of the essential amino acids?
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What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
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Give an example of a function of fat-soluble vitamins in the body.
Give an example of a function of fat-soluble vitamins in the body.
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What is the difference between essential and nonessential vitamins?
What is the difference between essential and nonessential vitamins?
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What are major minerals?
What are major minerals?
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Which of the following best defines nutrition?
Which of the following best defines nutrition?
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Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
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What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
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What is the meaning of RDA?
What is the meaning of RDA?
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Who establishes the values for nutrients in the RDA?
Who establishes the values for nutrients in the RDA?
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What is the purpose of the RDA?
What is the purpose of the RDA?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of macronutrients?
Which of the following is NOT a category of macronutrients?
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What are nonessential nutrients?
What are nonessential nutrients?
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What is the main role of micronutrients?
What is the main role of micronutrients?
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Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
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Which category of macronutrients includes triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids?
Which category of macronutrients includes triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids?
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Which type of fatty acids are solid at room temperature?
Which type of fatty acids are solid at room temperature?
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Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
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Which category of macronutrients is classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?
Which category of macronutrients is classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?
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Which amino acids are considered essential and must be obtained from the diet?
Which amino acids are considered essential and must be obtained from the diet?
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Which type of protein contains all essential amino acids?
Which type of protein contains all essential amino acids?
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Which macronutrient is classified as sugars, starch, and fiber when describing dietary sources?
Which macronutrient is classified as sugars, starch, and fiber when describing dietary sources?
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Which macronutrient adds bulk, stimulates peristalsis, and helps lower cholesterol?
Which macronutrient adds bulk, stimulates peristalsis, and helps lower cholesterol?
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What is the difference between a positive and negative nitrogen balance?
What is the difference between a positive and negative nitrogen balance?
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Which macronutrient is structurally and functionally the most diverse?
Which macronutrient is structurally and functionally the most diverse?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
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What is the main difference between essential and nonessential nutrients?
What is the main difference between essential and nonessential nutrients?
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What is the meaning of recommended daily allowance (RDA)?
What is the meaning of recommended daily allowance (RDA)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six nutrients required by the body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six nutrients required by the body?
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What is the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
What is the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in our diet?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in our diet?
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What are micronutrients?
What are micronutrients?
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What is the role of water in our diet?
What is the role of water in our diet?
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Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
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What is the role of minerals in our diet?
What is the role of minerals in our diet?
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What is the general function of both sugars and starch in our diet?
What is the general function of both sugars and starch in our diet?
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How does dietary fiber differ from other dietary carbohydrates?
How does dietary fiber differ from other dietary carbohydrates?
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What are two primary functions of fats?
What are two primary functions of fats?
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Explain the general difference in animal proteins and plant proteins in terms of obtaining essential amino acids.
Explain the general difference in animal proteins and plant proteins in terms of obtaining essential amino acids.
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How may a vegetarian obtain all of the essential amino acids?
How may a vegetarian obtain all of the essential amino acids?
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Distinguish between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
Distinguish between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
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List examples of how both water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins function in the body.
List examples of how both water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins function in the body.
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Describe the difference between essential and nonessential vitamins.
Describe the difference between essential and nonessential vitamins.
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Define minerals, and list examples of how minerals absorbed in the small intestine function in the body.
Define minerals, and list examples of how minerals absorbed in the small intestine function in the body.
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Distinguish between major minerals and trace minerals.
Distinguish between major minerals and trace minerals.
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Which macronutrient is considered the primary energy-supplying nutrient?
Which macronutrient is considered the primary energy-supplying nutrient?
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Which type of fatty acids are liquid at room temperature?
Which type of fatty acids are liquid at room temperature?
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What is the main function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the main function of cholesterol in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of macronutrients?
Which of the following is NOT a category of macronutrients?
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What is the difference between complete proteins and incomplete proteins?
What is the difference between complete proteins and incomplete proteins?
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Which of the following is a dietary source of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is a dietary source of carbohydrates?
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What is the main function of fiber in the diet?
What is the main function of fiber in the diet?
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What is the difference between positive and negative nitrogen balance?
What is the difference between positive and negative nitrogen balance?
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What are the two primary categories of fatty acids?
What are the two primary categories of fatty acids?
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What is the main reason why protein is required in our diet?
What is the main reason why protein is required in our diet?
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