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Louise would like to lose some weight. How might the exchange lists be helpful to her?

Once food is mixed into a semi-liquid blend in the stomach, it is called _____.

Joe is taking a nutrition course and learns that the galactose in his milk ends up as glucose. Where does this conversion take place?

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let’s see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan’s digestive problems. Juan is unsure about topics surrounding gas in the digestive system. What statement about gas is correct?

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

Who often plays the most powerful role in determining the typical individual’s food choices?

_________refers to the traditional foods eaten by the people of a particular culture.

If you consistently build your diet by choosing mostly nutrient-dense foods, you may be able to meet your nutrient needs without using your full calorie allowance. In this case, the balance of calories is called your ____.

The most important difference between the typical American diet and the typical Mediterranean diet is that ____.

To reduce the risk of chronic disease, help prevent weight gain, and help sustain weight loss, MyPlate recommends at least ________ of moderate activity per week.