Phytochemicals are found __________.

When you eat a peanut butter sandwich, what happens to the protein in the peanut butter and the whole-wheat bread after it has been chewed and swallowed? To describe and understand these processes, you must be able to use the vocabulary effectively. This activity asks you to match the correct terms to sentences about proteins and their structure. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.

Foods contain only one type of fatty acid, either saturated or unsaturated, but never both.

Which of the following individuals would likely have the lowest risk for cardiovascular disease?

Glucose, nonessential amino acids, cholesterol, and most fatty acids can be endogenously synthesized through anabolic pathways. Choose the correct statement about nutrient synthesis.

Review The Building Blocks of Proteins and answer the associated questions.  

A vegetarian diet has many health benefits. However, some issues need to be considered before removing animal products from the diet to avoid deficiencies in essential amino acids and/or other nutrients. Choose the sentence below that correctly describes a vegetarian diet.

Regulation of Blood Calcium It is important to understand where to find calcium in food, but there are a variety of factors that can interfere with the absorption of even the best sources of calcium. Which of these statements describe ways calcium bioavailability or absorption may be reduced? Select all that apply.

Which statement below is TRUE about cholesterol?

While you do not want to eliminate fat entirely, it is important to choose the types of fat that will be most beneficial to your health. This may involve making additions or substitutions to your usual diet choices in order to increase your intake of unsaturated fats and decrease your intake of saturated and trans fats. Choose the meal below that contains primarily healthful fats.