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Which of the following is an example of food intoxication?

To identify allergic reactions, foods should be introduced to an infant _______.

People from which ethnic background tend to have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?

What lipid is an essential nutrient?

_______ is a binder that is found in milk that hinders zinc absorption.

Which of the following can occur as a result of drinking alcohol excessively on a regular basis?

Phytochemicals have several different modes of action. Those with ____ protect cells from damage.

A possible benefit of a moderate intake of ______ prior to an event for an endurance athlete is its glycogen-sparing effect.

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn’t think much about what he drinks at all. Let’s answer these questions and learn more about these beverages. Ben thinks his choice of a regular soft drink is the best because he spent the least amount of money on it. However, which may be a problem with consuming a lot of soft drinks?

Regular soft drinks are ____.