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Prior to conception, the supplementation of ______________ by mom can prevent neural tube defects, like Spina Bifida.

_______________________ is the minimum amount of energy needed to keep a body alive and can be affected by factors such as gender, levels of thyroid hormones, and large body surface area.

In most developed and undeveloped societies worldwide, ___________ is the main cause of malnutrition.

The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable nutritious foods is known as _________________.

Identify the six (6) classes of nutrients:

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends for adults ______ minutes per week of physical activity, like brisk walking, for significant health benefits.

Digestion begins in the _______________.

All of the following U.S. agencies are responsible for monitoring our food supply except for:

The main dietary fuel source for the body’s cells, especially those in the brain, nervous system, and red blood cells is _____________________.

The most important function of dietary protein is to _____________________ and __________________.