1. Cancer - Cruciferous vegetables help prevent many kinds of cancer including colon cancer.
"Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cancer"

2. Carbohydrates help build muscle because they provide sugar for energy to the exercising muscle.
"Sports Nutrition"

3. True - Hunger is an essential biological function needed to preserve the species. If we didn't get hungry, we wouldn't want to eat.
"Hunger! What is it? How to control it!"

4. D - All of the above - Ketosis is caused by a high protein diet, not enough carbohydrates in the diet, or starvation.
"The Ketogenic Diet"

5. False - Alcohol is a source of empty calories and provides no nutrients.
"Can I drink alcohol on my diet?"

6. False - A molecule of protein is made up of 20 amino acids. Amino acids from plants and from meat are identical in chemical structure and used in the body the same way. Interestingly though, research shows that plant protein may be better for the body since protein from meat may cause certain diseases like osteoporosis.
"Thinking about eating vegetarian style but don't know how to get started?"

Did you miss some of these articles? Don't worry! We update and re-post all of our articles periodically. Be sure to visit the CarboH web site often to keep up with the latest in nutrition information.

Where do you get your nutrition information? Most states now have licensure laws for Dietitians and Nutritionists. Be sure your nutrition advisor is "Licensed" by the State as a Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Nutritionist (LN), or in states that don't have licensure laws, a Registered Dietitian.

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