Ted changed his eating habits to lose weight 2 months ago. Yesterday, he bought a gallon of cherry ice cream because it was on sale and he needed a dessert to take to a family party next week, but then couldn’t resist eating two bowls of it last night. Ted is very upset that he has “blown it” and reverted to his former overeating. What should he do now?

________ are special proteins that inactivate foreign bacteria and viruses.

Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because ____.

What is the relationship between body proteins and water?

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. John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet?

The trace mineral ______ works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose.

Which athlete would most likely be at risk for iron deficiency?

What is another name for high blood glucose?

Foods with a low glycemic index number are digested slowly which may increase ______.

Sam and Regina have a two-year old daughter, Keira. Sam wants Keira to follow the same low-fat diet like the one he and Regina follow. What advice would you give these parents?