Most of what we know about vitamins resulted from research that occurred
- over 2400 years ago in Greece during the time of Hippocrates
- during the 1600's in Europe
- during the early 1900's
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Question of the Day
African-Americans often need to pay special attention to the amount of salt in their diet because they have a much greater chance of developing:
- cancer.
- hypertension.
- cardiovascular disease.
- diabetes.
Good sources of carbohydrate are:
- fats, oils, butter, and margarine.
- fish, eggs, beef, pork, and poultry.
- cereals, fruits, vegetables, and milk.
A function of carbohydrates in the diet is to:
- enable chemical reactions.
- promote growth and repair of tissues.
- supply energy.
- maintain water balance.
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins all contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Which one also contains nitrogen?
- carbohydrates
- lipids
- proteins
- none of the above
Beetroot juice is a potent source of:
- Dietary nitrate
- Creatine monohydrate
- Beta-alanine
- Carnosine
Which food may protect your eyes as you age?
- collard greens
- soybeans
- purple grape juice
- carrots
Which one of the following appears to curb the muscle damage caused by exercise in people older than 55?
- vitamin A
- vitamin B-1
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
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