Card 321
Question
Vitamin B7 deficiency can cause?
Answer
Dermatitis, hair loss, scaly red rashes, and neurological issues
Nutrition
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Card 322
Question
In what order do food labels list ingredients?
Answer
Descending order by weight.
Card 323
Question
Plant substances which are resistant to hydrolysis by the endogenous enzymes of the human digestive tract are more commonly known as___
Answer
Dietary fiber
Card 324
Question
"Enriched" grains do NOT have what substance added back?
Answer
Dietary fiber
Card 325
Question
What does DRI stand for?
Answer
Dietary Reference Intake
Card 326
Question
What does DRV stand for?
Answer
Dietary Reference Value
Card 327
Question
What is resistant starch resistant to?
Answer
digestion by pancreatic enzymes
Card 328
Question
The pancreas secretes what?
Answer
Digestive enzymes
Card 329
Question
The human stomach empties its contents into what 10-inch long part of the GI tract?
Answer
Duodenum section of the small intestine
Card 330
Question
Pineapple contains digestive enzymes such as bromelain and papain. What benefits do they offer?
Answer
Easier protein digestion
Card 331
Question
A major factor in changing one's BMR would be to?
Answer
Eat more
Card 332
Question
What is the main function of bile in digestion and absorption?
Answer
Emulsify fats
Card 333
Question
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Answer
Enamel
Card 334
Question
What is a function of dietary protein?
Answer
Enzymes, structural, tissue repair
Card 335
Question
What sterol synthesized by plant upon exposure to UV convert to Vit D
Answer
Ergosterol
Card 336
Question
What is an isomer that is cheaper than Vitamin C?
Answer
Erythorbic Acid
Card 337
Question
What is the general name for the nine amino acids that humans cannot synthesize and must obtain through diet?
Answer
Essential Amino Acids
Card 338
Question
Why is sodium content put on a food label?
Answer
Excessive consumption of sodium chloride can lead to hypertension
Card 339
Question
Name one method of cholesterol removal.
Answer
Exercise
Card 340
Question
What are the 2 main functions of the pancreas?
Answer
Exocrine function: aids in digestion, endocrine function: regulates blood sugar levels
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