Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron?

Suppose you are planning a romantic summer picnic with your significant other, and don’t have a cooler. Which menu would be the safest (that is, the least likely to cause a foodborne illness)?

Which suggestion would be excluded in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions. Now that John is eating protein bars and shakes, he is consuming more protein and calories daily than he requires. What most likely happens to the excess protein?

Jerry signs up for a scientific study in which he will follow a special diet that may lower his high blood cholesterol level. This is a(n) ____.

An amino acid that is not necessary in the diet is called a ________.

What term in the ingredients list indicates added sugars in the product?

Which statement about farmers’ markets is not true?

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 statement best describes meat analogs?

Vignette #2 Bob is committed to losing weight but knows little about nutrition. He has heard his friends discussing types of fat, such as saturated and unsaturated. He has no idea what the terms mean or how they relate to his health and diet. He also has read that the most important improvement a person can make in his or her diet is to eat less cholesterol. Let’s answer these questions and help Bob understand this topic better. A characteristic of saturated fats is that they ____.