Nutrition & You (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321910400
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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To examine: Whether the statement “Soy is not as good a source of dietary protein as fish” is true or false.
Introduction: Proteins are made up of the amino acids. Messenger-ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is converted into protein through the process of translation. Proteins form the structure and support the cells. They are coded by genes and form the basis of all living organisms. Some proteins that catalyze the biological reactions are as called enzymes that
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- _______ is (are) a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease. a. Oatmeal b. Legumes c. Fish d. Com syruparrow_forward_____ are a good source of soluble fiber. a. Lean meats c. Whole grains b. Dairy products d. Vegetable oilsarrow_forwardFigure 34.12 Which of the following statements about the small intestine is false? Absorptive cells that line the small intestine have microvilli, small projections that increase surface area and aid in the absorption of food. The inside of the small intestine has many folds, called villi. Microvilli are lined with blood vessels as well as lymphatic vessels. The inside of the small intestine is called the lumen.arrow_forward
- 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?arrow_forwardBy clicking on this link (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/fooddigestion) , you can watch a short video of what happens to the food you eat as it passes from your mouth to your intestine. Along the way, note how the food changes consistency and form. How does this change in consistency facilitate your gaining nutrients from food?arrow_forward
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