Based on a 24-hour transit time, the time that food from a meal spends in the stomach is approximately…

What is the main purpose of national research projects such as, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII)?

According to your textbook, the size of a deck of cards can be used in estimating this food portion.

“Phytochemicals” are being studied as potential regulators of health in that they can:

In nutrition, the term essential refers to a necessary nutrient that can only be obtained from the diet.

The bones provide reservoirs of:

Carbohydrate and protein each contain ____ calories in a gram.

The Daily Values reflect the needs of an average person consuming between ____________ calories per day.

(BONUS QUESTION) A food may be high in sugar if its ingredients list begins with sugar or…

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for monitoring many body conditions, including availability of nutrients and water?