Question

Please answer all the questions.

• The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of ________________________.
• Refine grains tend to be much lower in fiber & vitamins than whole grains. True or False.
• Consumption of whole grains has been linked to ______________________________.
• Sugary drinks are the major source of adding sugar in the American diet. True or False.
• Antioxidants found in food can help protect the body from damage by free radicals. True or False.
• What’s the difference between a serving size & portion size_____________________________________________________.
• The primary function of vitamins is _____________________________________________.
• Vitamin excesses(hypervitaminosis) can be harmful and toxic. True or False
• The best way to get adequate vitamins & minerals is through a multivitamin. True or False.
• Mineral overall help regulates body functions. True or False.
• Three major minerals are calcium, potassium and _____________________________________.
• High mercury concentration is found in smaller, not larger fish. True or False
• You can tell by either taste, smell, touch, or sight that food is spoiled or contaminated. True or False
• If, the air temperature is 90 degrees or above, cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left a room temperature for more than _______________hours.
• The US does not require the labeling of genetically modified foods. True or False.
• There are negative effects of genetically modified foods. True or False.

Answer 1

1) The liver and muscles store carbohydrate in the form of GLYCOGEN

* The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and converts them to a type of sugar called glucse.The glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in animals. The two main site of storage of glycogen is liver and muscles.

2) Refine grains tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains. - TRUE

*Some Whole grains are highly nutritious whereas refined grains are nutrient poor (empty calories),this is not true of whole grains. Whole grains tend to be high in many nutrients, including fiber, B vitamins, magnessium, iorn, phosphorus, mangnese and selenium.On the other hand, refined or simple carbs have had most of the nutrients and fiber removed.

3) Consumption of whole grains has been linked TO A HOST OF HEALTH BENEFITS, INCLUDING A REDUCED RISK OF HEART DISEASE, OBESITY, DIABETES -- EVEN CANCER.

*Whole grains are packed with nutrients including protien, fiber, B vitamis, anti oxidents and trace minerals (iorn, zinc, copper and magnessium). A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer.

4) Sugary drinks are the major source of adding sugar in the american diet.- TRUE

*The major source of added sugars in american diets are regular soft drinks, sugars, candy, cakes, cookies, pies and fruit drinks (frutades and fruit punch); diary deserts and milk products (ice cream, sweetened yogurt and sweetened milk); and other grains (cinnamon toast, and honey nut waffles).