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______ protects the lining of the digestive tract from gastric juices and digestive enzymes.

The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

What substance neutralizes the acidic chyme once it enters the small intestine?

Which major goal is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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. Why might Juan have gas after eating dairy products?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe’s pediatrician’s office. David’s first question is “Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?” Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give?

According to MyPlate guidelines, which food portion is equivalent to 1 ounce of grains?

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. Why might Juan have gas after eating dairy products?

The stomach is the digestive organ where digestion of ____ is initiated thanks to hydrochloric acid.