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A 10-year-old boy is going through a growth spurt. What should his nitrogen status be, given that he needs to build new muscle tissue?

Blood leaving the digestive system is routed directly to the [BLANK-1].

The wavelike muscular squeezing of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine that pushes their contents along is called [BLANK-1].

The body’s circulating fluids are:

Foods in the fruit group are good sources of:

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?