Zinc is a trace mineral that assists other enzymes with important metabolic processes and plays a role in immune function. From the list below, select the foods that are good sources of zinc. Select all that apply.

The body has two lines of defense against infection and cancer: nonspecific immunity and specific immunity Which of the following is a characteristic of the nonspecific immune function?

Jessi is a vegan and knows she needs to consume more iron. She does not want to take supplements, but instead get iron from natural foods. Which of the following would be the best source of iron for Jessi that does NOT include animal products?

Match the vitamin food/body sources on the left with the correct vitamin on the right.

Students are to complete the Course Syllabus Quiz by _______ on Jan. 18th.

A small peach provides 15 grams of carbohydrates.  How many Calories (kcals) do the carbohydrates in the peach provide? Hints: 1. Macronutrient energy value Fat–9 kilocalories per gram Carbohydrates–4 kilocalories per gram Proteins–4 kilocalories per gram 2. How to calculate energy value of food To calculate the energy value of food, multiply the weight of a macronutrient in grams by the macronutrient energy value The above  video shows these calculations. The above Calculating Calories using Macronutrients through 2:22 shows the math necessary to complete the following problem.

Of the following people, who would be the MOST reliable source for nutrition information?

Which of the following is considered to be the most valid source of nutrition information?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) video will help you answer the following questions. Video: Dietary Reference Intakes If the video player does not work, use this link.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50 percent of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and sex?