Chapter 3, Problem 1AYB

_____ are a good source of soluble fiber. a. Lean meats c. Whole grains b. Dairy products d. Vegetable oils

Excess carbohydrates and proteins are stored as _____. a. amino acids b. starches c. fats d. monosaccharides

Where does the majority of fat digestion take place? a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. large intestine

Divide into two groups. One group will argue in support of using superfoods, and one group will argue against the use of superfoods. During the debate, be sure to answer the following questions: What is a superfood, and is it appropriate to classify a given food as a superfood? Are there foods that you can reliably say have the characteristics of a superfood? Describe the research you have consulted to support the classification of a food as a superfood.

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are _______ for plants. a. macronutrientsd b. micronutrientse c. trace elements d. required elements e. both a and b f. both a and d

By watching this animation (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/foodgroups) , you will see that for the various food groups—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—digestion begins in different parts of the digestion system, though all end in the same place. Of the three major food classes (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins), which is digested in the mouth, the stomach, and the small intestine?

What is the role of minerals in maintaining good health?