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Bile plays an important role in fat digestion.  Which of the following organs stores bile juice? 

Digestion of most starch begins in the [BLANK-1].

Name this syndrome: as a result of alcohol addiction and subsequent thiamin deficiency, [BLANK-1] is characterized by paralysis of the eye muscles, poor muscle coordination, impaired memory, and damaged nerves. (Must spell this syndrome correctly to receive extra credit.)

A food contains 20 grams of fat per serving and each serving provides 300 total calories. The percentage of calories from fat in a serving of this food is [BLANK-1].  Answer must include a number and unit of measure.

Use the table below to answer the following question. Don Quixote Margarita Mix Nutrition Facts Serving Size 4 fl oz. Servings Per Container 15 Amount Per Serving Calories 110 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 55mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 28g 9% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 24g Protein 0g 0% ​ A woman who is pregnant wants to drink a margarita made from the mix and tequila to relax after a long work week. What would be the best recommendation for her?

Identify characteristic of alcohol.

What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) designed for?

Name the six (6) classes of nutrients required by the body discussed in chapter 1.(Must name all 6 correctly; no partial credit is awarded.)

Match the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) with the appropriate definition. (There are more answer options than you will need.)

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except: