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The two most important elements in the selection of food are
Taste and texture of food
Which of the following is true regarding the American diet?
Th most popular vegetable is the potato
Nutrients are defined as the chemicals
in foods that are essential for normal body functions
An essential nutrient is a chemical that
must be consumed because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity.
Nutrients are
substances that the body uses for energy and other functions.
Macronutrients are
needed in relatively large amounts
Which of the following substances supplies energy?
protein powders
Triglycerides are
lipids
As a macronutrient, protein can supply
the same amount of energy per gram as carbohydrates
After an experiment or study is complete, researchers present their results to scientific journals for
Peer review
The term moderation as part of menu planning means
not having too much or too little of any one type of food in the diet.
The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to
promote health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.
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