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Unrefined carbohydrates cause a greater glycemic response than refined sugars.

Exercise increases _____ production which can be counteracted by ____ in the body.

The _____ system eliminates the majority of nitrogen-containing metabolic waste products.

When judging nutrition information, which is the least important factor?

Weight gain is caused by excess intake of calories, regardless of whether those calories come from carbohydrates, fat, or protein.

As compared to when you are at rest between meals, when you have eaten a meal, a ____________ proportion of your blood goes to your digestive system.

The ____ is responsible for swallowing and is also a part of the respiratory tract.

The pancreas is part of the endocrine system and also part of the digestive system.

_____ enhances the bioavailability of non-heme iron.

Foods high in refined carbohydrates cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and therefore release of insulin.