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What is the term used to describe the amount of water present in food?
What is the term used to describe the amount of water present in food?
- Liquid concentration
- Water saturation
- Hydration level
- Moisture content (correct)
In what way does water contribute to the regulation of body temperature?
In what way does water contribute to the regulation of body temperature?
- By reducing perspiration
- By increasing blood pressure
- By inhibiting enzyme function
- By absorbing and storing heat (correct)
What is the term for the form in which water exists in food?
What is the term for the form in which water exists in food?
- Water activity (correct)
- Liquid stage
- Moisture state
- Water phase
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body as mentioned in the text?
The presence of water in food has a significant impact on its properties. Which is NOT a form of water found in foods as discussed?
The presence of water in food has a significant impact on its properties. Which is NOT a form of water found in foods as discussed?
In what way does water contribute to the properties of foods?
In what way does water contribute to the properties of foods?
What is the characteristic of bound water with respect to freezing?
What is the characteristic of bound water with respect to freezing?
How does adsorbed water differ from bulk water?
How does adsorbed water differ from bulk water?
What effect does adsorbed water have on the glass transition temperatures of solutes?
What effect does adsorbed water have on the glass transition temperatures of solutes?
How is unfreezable water in animal tissue characterized?
How is unfreezable water in animal tissue characterized?
What contributes to the low density of ice according to the text?
What contributes to the low density of ice according to the text?
In liquid water, how do various clusters assemble according to the text?
In liquid water, how do various clusters assemble according to the text?
Which major food component is crucial for maintaining blood pressure and preventing heart malfunction?
Which major food component is crucial for maintaining blood pressure and preventing heart malfunction?
Which major food component is the most abundant substance on Earth and makes up about 60-70% of our body mass?
Which major food component is the most abundant substance on Earth and makes up about 60-70% of our body mass?
Which major food component is considered the universal solvent and the most important constituent of any food?
Which major food component is considered the universal solvent and the most important constituent of any food?
Which major food component is needed by the body in large amounts and is considered a macronutrient?
Which major food component is needed by the body in large amounts and is considered a macronutrient?
Which major component of food is considered the most significant factor in food safety and preservation?
Which major component of food is considered the most significant factor in food safety and preservation?
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