A person's metabolism remains constant throughout life.
Fat in the body helps to protect vital organs.
A deficiency in zinc might result in stunted growth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Minerals are inorganic substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA)?A.to prevent nutrient deficiencies B.to reduce the risk of diseaseC.to meet nutritional needsD.to prevent nutrient overdoses
Where are the macronutrients located on a nutritional label? A. on the left B. on the top C. on the bottom D. on the right Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
What can be the cause of weakened muscle and kidney functioning? A. too little potassium B. too much potassium C. too little calcium D. too much calcium Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
__________ contain all nine essential amino acids. A. Simple carbohydrates B. Incomplete proteins C. Complete proteins D. Complex carbohydrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.
Barbara creates a table of the six essential nutrients.MacronutrientsMicronutrientsCarbohydratesFatsProteinsVitaminsWaterMineralsWhere did Barbara make an error in placement of a nutrient?
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