________are blood vessels that carry nutrient-rich blood from the heart throughout the body to the tissues.

In the current U.S. diet, the nutrient that is closest to meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans intake recommendations is _______.

Vignette #2 Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother says, “What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers or other vegetarian-type foods?” Maggie has learned about the benefits of vegetarian eating patterns while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let’s see if you know as much as Maggie about soy and other vegetarian nutrition considerations by answering the following questions. What is special about soy protein?

__________ is a style of Chinese cooking characterized by steaming and stir-frying, and therefore tends to be the lowest in fat.

A(n) _____________ examines populations to determine food patterns and health status over time.

Foods with a high-nutrient density are best characterized as ____.

Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because ____.

Joe engages in moderately intense physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes a day in addition to other daily activities. What is his activity level?

A food product is high in soluble fiber which means the food label can make the health claim that consuming it is associated with a lowered risk of ____.

When amino acids are degraded for energy or glucose production, their amine groups are incorporated by the liver into ____.