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What different groups influenced the development of African American and traditional southern ...
What different groups influenced the development of African American and traditional southern ...
What different groups influenced the development of African American and traditional southern cuisine?

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Why is it important to keep the proper acid-base balance in the body?
 a. highly acidic conditi
djutopia   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of ...
Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of ...
Discuss the factors that significantly contribute to the disproportionately high incidence of diabetes mellitus among African Americans.

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The nitrogen-containing excretion product of protein metabolism is
hawkmom52   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
Severe marasmus ____. (Multiple Choice)
Severe marasmus ____. (Multiple Choice)
Severe marasmus ____.
 a. results in low resistance to disease
 b. causes increased body temperature
 c. occurs only in children
 d. hampers physical development but leaves the brain unaffected
  e. occurs only in adults
butterfly   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.
Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.
Fat accumulation in the liver is a symptom of ____.
 a. kwashiorkor
 b. marasmus
 c. eosinophilia myalgia syndrome
 d. dystentery
 e. fibromegaly

Q. 2

The Yucatan peninsula is geograp
rimaaazzz   811   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is the proper term used to describe people originally from Mexico?
What is the proper term used to describe people originally from Mexico?
What is the proper term used to describe people originally from Mexico?
 a. Latino
 b. Mexican
  c. Hispanic
  d. Spanish
 e. Mestizos

Q. 2

In order to estimate an individual's protei
sulee   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
In the U.S., after immigration, one difference in family structure that is seen between the ...
In the U.S., after immigration, one difference in family structure that is seen between the ...
In the U.S., after immigration, one difference in family structure that is seen between the traditional Mexican family and the Mexican American family is that
 a. fewer women work in the U.S.
 b. men are not the head of household in an int
chanceh91   23   1 Reply
6 years ago
An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein ...
An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein ...
An essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body is termed a(n) ____ amino acid.
 a. indigestible
 b. non-essential
  c. reduced
 d. limiting
 e. high-qual
codym806   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
The origins of Mexican cuisine is least likely to stem from the
The origins of Mexican cuisine is least likely to stem from the
The origins of Mexican cuisine is least likely to stem from the
 a. Aztec.
 b. French.
 c. Viennese.
  d. Malays.
 e. Spanish.

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The best choice for a dessert that will provide hig
Megs_Beth   31   1 Reply
6 years ago
How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?
How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?
How many grams of protein are in a 6-ounce serving of rib eye steak?
 a. 18
  b. 24
  c. 42
  d. 48
  e. 52

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What is masa harina?
 a. corn flour
 b. lime-treated corn k
anu30   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
What type of sauce sometimes includes unsweetened chocolate?
What type of sauce sometimes includes unsweetened chocolate?
What type of sauce sometimes includes unsweetened chocolate?
 a. mole sauce
 b. enchilada sauce
  c. achiote sauce
 d. atole sauce
 e. chipotle sauce

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Complementary proteins ____.
dexter54   346   3 Replies
6 years ago
What are festivities at Christmas called?
What are festivities at Christmas called?
What are festivities at Christmas called?
 a. posadas
 b. bunuelos
 c. capirotada
 d. Dias de los Santos
  e. piatas

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Structural proteins are found in ____.
 a. antibodies
johnnybagggs   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?
Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?
Which minerals are most likely to be lacking in the diet of vegetarians?
 a. sodium, potassium, and chloride
  b. zinc, magnesium, and fluoride
 c. iron, manganese, and calcium
 d. iron, zinc, and calcium
 e. iron, magnesium
pretty_yas   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which complementary proteins are lacking in legumes?
Which complementary proteins are lacking in legumes?
Which complementary proteins are lacking in legumes?
 a. tryptophan and lysine
 b. isoleucine and lysine
 c. methionine and isoleucine
  d. methionine and tryptophan
  e. isoleucine and tryptophan

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fred213   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is the communication style of Latinos?
What is the communication style of Latinos?
What is the communication style of Latinos?
 a. high-context and non-confrontational
 b. low-context and confrontational
 c. low-context and non-confrontational
 d. high-context and confrontational
 e. non-confrontational an
slayer909   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
Under which conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the ...
Under which conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the ...
Under which conditions will dietary protein not be used efficiently by the body, regardless of the quality? Why does this occur?

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In Central America, beans are eaten daily. What type of beans are popular i
scollins44   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nutrient or other substance must pass through the cells of the digestive tract wall before it ...
A nutrient or other substance must pass through the cells of the digestive tract wall before it ...
A nutrient or other substance must pass through the cells of the digestive tract wall before it actually enters the body.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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knbst12   35   3 Replies
6 years ago
The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for ...
The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for ...
The mouth initiates the liquefying process to reduce the food to a coarse mash suitable for swallowing.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe how t
marcusb213   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
Drinking plenty of water in conjunction with eating foods high in fiber supplies fluid for the fiber ...
Drinking plenty of water in conjunction with eating foods high in fiber supplies fluid for the fiber ...
Drinking plenty of water in conjunction with eating foods high in fiber supplies fluid for the fiber to take up, thus relieving constipation.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
megnogz   465   3 Replies
6 years ago
Another name for the digestive tract is the ____.
Another name for the digestive tract is the ____.
Another name for the digestive tract is the ____.
 a. urinary tract
 b. exocrine system
 c. gastrointestinal tract
 d. muscular system
 e. bolus reduction system

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Puerto Ricans li
Tokelo   123   1 Reply
6 years ago
The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
 a. lower esophageal sphincter
  b. pharynx
 c. ileocecal valve
 d. epiglottis
 e. esophagus

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Mat is a beverage commonly drunk in S
emilytren   103   3 Replies
6 years ago
The movement of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine is regulated by the ____.
The movement of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine is regulated by the ____.
The movement of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine is regulated by the ____.
 a. pancreas
 b. pyloric sphincter
  c. ileocecal valve
 d. duodenum
 e. epiglottis

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Immi
lizfloyd1   83   1 Reply
6 years ago
Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract. The movement that forces the ...
Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract. The movement that forces the ...
Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract. The movement that forces the contents back a few inches before pushing it forward again is called ____.
 a. segmentation
  b. rotation
 c. peristalsis
 d. li
pretty_yas   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which substance is not found in gastric juice?
Which substance is not found in gastric juice?
Which substance is not found in gastric juice?
 a. water
 b. lipase
 c. chylomicrons
 d. hydrochloric acid
  e. pepsin

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What does the term for the Puerto Rican concept of familyco
kzabec   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
Many Caribbean Islanders believe that being a little fat is
Many Caribbean Islanders believe that being a little fat is
Many Caribbean Islanders believe that being a little fat is
 a. associated with well-being.
 b. associated with illness.
 c. protective against evil spirits.
  d. rare, and therefore prized.
 e. protective against poverty.[b
sosobon   27   3 Replies
6 years ago
The nutrients that are digested in the small intestine are ____.
The nutrients that are digested in the small intestine are ____.
The nutrients that are digested in the small intestine are ____.
 a. carbohydrate, fat, and protein
 b. fat, water, and fiber
 c. protein, vitamins, and fiber
 d. water, fiber, and minerals
 e. carbohydrate, fiber, and miner
davomuja   46   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which type of beans is Cuban cuisine noted for?
Which type of beans is Cuban cuisine noted for?
Which type of beans is Cuban cuisine noted for?
 a. red beans
 b. black beans
 c. black-eyed peas
  d. refried beans
 e. kidney beans

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The liver ____.
 a. reabsorbs water an
mac   157   2 Replies
mac
6 years ago
What is the name of a famous wet spice mixture used as a rub on meat before barbequing in Jamaica? ...
What is the name of a famous wet spice mixture used as a rub on meat before barbequing in Jamaica? ...
What is the name of a famous wet spice mixture used as a rub on meat before barbequing in Jamaica?
 a. posole
 b. alcaparrado
  c. asofrito
 d. jerk
 e. picadillo

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The gallbladder
Vhansen02   486   1 Reply
6 years ago
Foreign-born _____ have highest levels of education in the Hispanic population overall.
Foreign-born _____ have highest levels of education in the Hispanic population overall.
Foreign-born _____ have highest levels of education in the Hispanic population overall.
 a. Venezuelans
 b. Chileans
 c. Ecuadorians
 d. Columbians
 e. Argentineans

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Fats present
miaocitian   30   3 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following is generally true regarding families in South America?
Which of the following is generally true regarding families in South America?
Which of the following is generally true regarding families in South America?
 a. The mother is the head of the household.
 b. Fathers share responsibilities related to the home.
 c. It is acceptable for women to work outside the home
brehndandouglas   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the ____.
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the ____.
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the ____.
 a. stomach
 b. pancreas
 c. small intestine
  d. large intestine
  e. duodenum

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What is the pastry turnover with meat filling
Kennykeen15   50   2 Replies
6 years ago
What is the name of the favorite Dominican rice dish that is similar to Spanish paella but with only ...
What is the name of the favorite Dominican rice dish that is similar to Spanish paella but with only ...
What is the name of the favorite Dominican rice dish that is similar to Spanish paella but with only one type meat or fish instead of a combination?
 a. mondongo
 b. locrio
 c. sancocho
 d. griot
 e. chicharrones

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Vickyhung   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
Explain how the hot and cold system of health and diet is practiced by Puerto Ricans. How might this ...
Explain how the hot and cold system of health and diet is practiced by Puerto Ricans. How might this ...
Explain how the hot and cold system of health and diet is practiced by Puerto Ricans. How might this affect pregnancy outcomes?

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The lymphatic system ____.
 a. contains fluid with the same compositio
LMauney@UOR   19   2 Replies
6 years ago
Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they ____.
Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they ____.
Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they ____.
 a. transport newly absorbed lipids from intestinal cells to the rest of the body
 b. carry cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the
tdd09070   70   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which item(s) can cause a foodborne infection?
Which item(s) can cause a foodborne infection?
Which item(s) can cause a foodborne infection?
 a. foods containing toxin-producing microbes
  b. Clostridium botulinum
 c. Campylobacter jejuni
 d. Staphylococcus aureus
 e. too much magnesium

Q. 2[/co
barelysurving   43   3 Replies
6 years ago
Korea is one nation that contains two provincesNorth and South Koreaadministered by a centralized ...
Korea is one nation that contains two provincesNorth and South Koreaadministered by a centralized ...
Korea is one nation that contains two provincesNorth and South Koreaadministered by a centralized government.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cold foo
FakeUser   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
How much of the world's land mass does Asia encompass?
How much of the world's land mass does Asia encompass?
How much of the world's land mass does Asia encompass?
 a. one-third
 b. one-half
 c. one-eighth
 d. one-quarter
  e. one-sixth

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Should antacids be taken to decrease the strong ac
Anyy   88   3 Replies
6 years ago
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the vital force of life?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the vital force of life?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the vital force of life?
 a. sheng
 b. jing
 c. yang
 d. qi
 e. yin

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Describe the route of blood in the vascular system in relation
dymasraja   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is the Chinese word for yellow rice wine?
What is the Chinese word for yellow rice wine?
What is the Chinese word for yellow rice wine?
 a. mou tai
 b. fen
 c. bamboo leaf-green
  d. hua diao
 e. sake

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Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient.
Anyy   61   2 Replies
6 years ago
Most adults with type 2 diabetes are at a healthy weight, not overweight or obese.
Most adults with type 2 diabetes are at a healthy weight, not overweight or obese.
Most adults with type 2 diabetes are at a healthy weight, not overweight or obese.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following correctly de
revaljohnson93   53   1 Reply
6 years ago
What ingredient is used in the city of Shanghai to make the specialty red foods?
What ingredient is used in the city of Shanghai to make the specialty red foods?
What ingredient is used in the city of Shanghai to make the specialty red foods?
 a. cumin
 b. palm oil
 c. red wine paste
  d. chile pepper
 e. paprika

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People can change their v
AndyWang   52   2 Replies
6 years ago
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