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Jack is trying to choose foods that contain whole grains. Which whole grain ingredient is present in waffle #1 that is not found in waffle #2?

Strict vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because ____.

What is the relationship between body proteins and water?

Vignette #1 John has started working out at the local gym and has been buying protein-packed snack bars and other high-protein foods. He started at 180 pounds and has increased his weight to 195 pounds. He is convinced the extra weight is all muscle. His wife, Jill, thinks that there may be risks involved with eating extra protein. They decide to find out more about how much protein they need and explore the risks associated with consuming too much as well as too little protein.  Based on your text, answer the following questions. John has been eating a typical high-protein diet ever since he began working out regularly. Which description most likely characterizes his diet?

What is another name for high blood glucose?

Foods with a low glycemic index number are digested slowly which may increase ______.

Sam and Regina have a two-year old daughter, Keira. Sam wants Keira to follow the same low-fat diet like the one he and Regina follow. What advice would you give these parents?

_________ is found in all proteins but is absent in carbohydrates or fats.

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. In comparison to a low-density lipoprotein, a high-density lipoprotein contains ________.

_____ are the part of the body responsible for sensing blood pressure.