Bran is the part of a grain kernel that is very high in :

Bran is the part of a grain kernel that is very high in
 
  A) protein. B) fiber. C) healthful fats. D) water.

Q. 2

What percentage of dietary vitamin B6 comes from animal sources in a typical American diet?
 
  A) 20 B) 60 C) 40 D) 80

Q. 3

The term used to describe the period from conception to birth is
 
  A) post-pregnancy. B) gestation. C) fertilization. D) ovulation.

Q. 4

You are scanning the range of choices in the bread aisle at the grocery store. Which phrase on the package label indicates that the bread likely contains a high amount of fiber-rich carbohydrates?
 
  A) enriched B) refined C) stone ground D) whole wheat

Q. 5

The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcal are there in two cups of this cereal?
 
  A) 256 kcal B) 162 kcal C) 187 kcal D) 324 kcal

Q. 6

An adequate intake of carbohydrates
 
  A) promotes gluconeogenesis. B) keeps the body from using proteins as energy.
  C) helps initiate ketosis. D) causes loss of lean body tissue.

Q. 7

Vitamin B6 is important for the conversion of homocysteine to
 
  A) cysteine. B) HDL cholesterol. C) carnitine. D) methionine.

Q. 8

The condition of relentless crying spells in infants for no clear reason is called
 
  A) colic. B) sudden infant crying syndrome.
  C) pica. D) gastroesophageal reflux.

Q. 9

The complex carbohydrate that is the storage form of glucose in animals is
 
  A) glycogen. B) glucagon. C) starch. D) lipids.