____ neutralizes the acidic chyme as it enters the small intestine.

Excess amino acids can be converted into fatty acids and stored as body fat.

The role of hydrochloric acid in protein digestion is to

Phytochemicals are found in plant foods and are classified as an essential nutrient.

Malnutrition is a condition resulting from an energy or nutrient intake either above or below that which is optimal.

In both muscle and liver cells, insulin promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen for immediate use.

Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption.

Normal blood glucose level is expected to be less than ___ milligrams/100 milliliters of blood after an 8-hour fast.

_____ enhances the bioavailability of non-heme iron.

Vitamin E and fatty acids are absorbed via