The average American's protein intake features ____.

The average American's protein intake features ____.
 a. inadequate intake of low-quality proteins
 b. excess intake of high-quality proteins
 c. inadequate intake of high-quality proteins
 d. excess intake of low-quality proteins
 e. balanced intake of low- and high-quality proteins

Q. 2

__________________ is now understood to be a messenger between fat cells and the brain that provides vital information about the size of the body's energy stores.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Q. 3

Legumes are rich in B vitamins and ____.
 a. vitamin C
  b. fiber
 c. fat
 d. vitamin K
  e. iron

Q. 4

_____________ is a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to an increase in the blood glucose level; it permits glucose to be taken up by the cells and is responsible for fat storage.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Q. 5

A food contains 12 grams of protein, 21 grams of carbohydrate, and 3 grams of total fat. What is the percentage of calories from protein in this food?
 a. 17 percent
 b. 30 percent
 c. 42 percent
 d. 54 percent
 e. It is impossible to determine this from the information given.

Q. 6

_________________ represents a psychological desire to eat and includes selecting particular nutrients, having a taste for specific foods, and craving specific foods in response to the sight, smell or thought of them.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Q. 7

The recommendations for protein are based on the assumption that the consumed protein will come from ____.
 a. dairy only
 b. animal sources only
 c. plant sources only
 d. plant and animal sources
  e. eggs and legumes