A substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system is called a:
a. food allergen.
b. food pollutant.
c. food poisoning.
d. food toxin.
Q. 2Approximately 50 of the U.S. population is susceptible to increased blood cholesterol levels with a high intake of dietary cholesterol. This is an example of:
A) the interaction between diet and genes to influence health.
B) chronic inflammation and chronic stress.
C) hypertension.
D) the relationship between aging and disease development.
Q. 3Which nutrient has consistently been shown to be lacking in the diets of individuals who do not consume animal products?
a. Fiber
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin B12
d. Thiamin
Q. 450 of Americans die from what two causes of death?
A) Heart disease and HIV
B) Lung disease and cancer
C) Heart disease and cancer
D) Stroke and accidents
Q. 5Typically, vegetarians' absorption of iron from plant foods is enhanced by their ample:
a. vitamin A intake.
b. vitamin C intake.
c. vitamin D intake.
d. B vitamin intake.
Q. 6Excessive alcohol intake is associated with which of the following conditions?
A) Stroke
B) Cancer
C) Hypertension
D) All of the above
Q. 7All of the following are true regarding essential amino acids EXCEPT:
a. the body can store them for several months.
b. they are needed in the diet.
c. they are needed to repair tissues.
d. they are needed to replace red blood cells.
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