The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

Intrinsic factor in the stomach aids in the absorption of ______.

Which major goal is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

According to MyPlate guidelines, which food portion is equivalent to 1 ounce of grains?

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let’s see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan’s digestive problems. Why might Juan have gas after eating dairy products?

Mary is comparing light potato chips to regular potato chips. What is the difference?

Access to an abundance of foods has been shown to contribute to increased rates of ________.

Individuals who consume diets rich in whole-grains have improved insulin sensitivity and are ________.

If a person uses up his or her reserve supply of glycogen and still does not eat, the body will break down ____ to provide glucose for the brain.