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Nutrition Questions

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once food is broken down into smaller parts by hydrochloric acid, what acts upon them?

what are the walls of the small intestine lined with?

why can fatty acids and glycerol be converted back into fats?

what is another word for a food ball?

does food pass through all parts in digestive system?

How many calories should come from saturated fats

If a person has a well-balanced diet, they have no need to take extra...

An estimate of how many calories you'd burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours ( minimum calories you need to stay alive).

T/F: Net carbs are bullshit because they are not regulated (Krabbe rant)

T/F: GI can not provide any information on how much of an increase in glycemia is present nor how prolonged the glycemia will be

If someone is lactose intolerant, lactose will _______ and cause bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea

Where are the carbohydrate-specific enzymes for chemical breakdown loacted?

T/F: There is no carbohydrate-specific enzymes in the stomach

T/F: Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate

Where are the monosaccharides from carbohydrate digestion absorbed?

T/F: We should NOT try and achieve desirable fiber intake by eating a high fiber diet that is rich in whole foods

T/F: High fructose corn syrup significantly contributes to the high sugar intake in the US

Hydrochloric acid inhibits the action of what enzyme?

T/F: Americans fall shortly of meeting daily fiber requirements

T/F: Raw potato starch can be used as a dietary supplement