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Research has not demonstrated that organic foods are healthier and safer than conventionally grown foods.

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The botanical supplements extracted from vegetables and other plant foods are called ________.

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Compared to selective breeding, using biotechnology to produce ________ organisms is a faster and more refined process.

Which of the following is a fruit or vegetable that carries little pesticide residue?

The main provider of energy for the brain and nervous system is

Dietary fiber that dissolves in water is called ________ fiber.

Most food reactions are caused by food allergies rather than food intolerance.

The top of the food label gives the total calories and the calories from fat.

Most fast food restaurants will provide nutritional brochures to customers, if requested.

Gluten is a form of protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale.

Eggs containing salmonella enteritis are the number-one cause of food poisoning outbreaks in the nation.

Young children should get a higher percentage of their calories from fat than adults.

The proteins called ________ proteins contain small amounts of essential amino acids or some, but not all, of the essential amino acids.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower blood cholesterol levels or have no effect on them.

Which of the following statements is true about fiber?

The nutritional strategy of combining two incomplete protein sources so that essential amino acids in one food make up for those lacking in the other food is called ________ supplementation.

Many scientists estimate that trans fatty acids offer health benefits similar to those from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

Water regulates body temperature and carries waste products out of the body.

Both MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ significantly from current eating patterns in the United States.

A sudden increase in daily fiber, for example from 10g to 30g, may cause bloating, gas, and other problems, so increases should be made gradually.