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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding American current food intake and health status?

What is a reliable source of vitamin B12 for a vegan?

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees “high in vitamin C.” What does this mean?

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 read that cruciferous vegetables may reduce the incidence of cancer at several sites. Which dish is a good source of a cruciferous vegetable?

________ is a noncaloric artificial fat made from fatty acids and sucrose.

Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?

Amino acids cannot be altered or used in the liver to form ____.

Which nutrients provide four calories per gram?

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people over age 24?