Joe finds himself troubled with gas after eating certain foods. The quantity and quality of intestinal gas is related to the types of food eaten and ____.

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

_________ is the most dangerous food hazard, according to the FDA.

Ketosis occurs when ____.

Because ____ are widespread in foods, people who eat a varied diet are not at risk for deficiencies of these vitamins.

Which of the following values represents a desirable level of total blood cholesterol in adults?

Which substance is a major mineral?

What is the unusable, or inedible, part of a wheat kernel that provides a protective coating around the kernel?

Diverticulosis is closely associated with a lack of ______ in the diet.

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad’s atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack’s father and also are starting to think about Jack’s risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor’s office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let’s see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. Because he is now better informed, Jack wants to cook healthier meals. Which recommendation should he avoid?