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Vignette Donna is a 22-year-old college student on the tennis team. She prides herself on staying in shape but often eats empty-calorie meals when she is in a rush. She knows that some family members have had different kinds of cancer and is curious to find out what steps, if any, she can reduce her risks. She visits a reputable site on the Internet and gleans several useful suggestions that she plans on implementing. Let’s see if you agree with her new found information. Donna can lower her risk of skin cancer by consuming foods high in beta-carotene such as _____.

Two natural compounds found in food that inhibit mineral absorption from the gastrointestinal tract are ____.

How much additional protein do pregnant women need per day?

The “rule of three” recommends that ____.

Mark visited a local café near work and was debating what to order. He was trying to cut down on caffeine but knew that in addition to coffee, soft drinks and tea also have caffeine in them. Which choice would provide the least caffeine for Mark?

Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the “10-calorie rule,” which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

Choline is ____.

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan’s mom has a curved back, and Rosa’s mother is obese. Juan’s dad has developed depression and Rosa’s father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let’s answer these questions to see if we can help them. Which recommendation should be disregarded by Juan and Rosa in their efforts to offset bone loss that typically occurs with aging?

What substances are normally present in feces?

The type of activity that relates to endurance and cardiovascular fitness is termed ____.