_________ is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats.

_____ are the part of the body responsible for sensing blood pressure.

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?