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1
What does water, have in common with carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals?
A)All are made of sugars.
B)All are nutrients.
C)All are stored in the body as glycogen.
D)Water has nothing in common with carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
2
Water makes up about ____ percent of the human body.
A)10 to 15
B)25 to 35
C)45 to 50
D)55 to 75
3
People can live for ____ without water.
A)about six weeks
B)only a few days
C)over a week
D)about a month
4
Which of the following is not a sign of dehydration is?
A)Dark Urine
B)Flushed Face and Hands
C)Dry Lips and Skin
D)Constipation
5
About how much water and other beverages should Marlene drink each day if she weighs 120 pounds?
A)100 ounces
B)16 ounces
C)48 ounces
D)60 ounces
6
Phytochemicals
A)are essential for life.
B)are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants.
C)can be produced by the human body.
D)made up of amino acids.
7
Which is not a good source of beta-carotene?
A)Red Meat
B)Carrots
C)Winter Squash
D)Spinach
8
What color is associated with lycopene?
A)White
B)Yellow
C)Green
D)Red
9
What phytochemical might you get by eating red grapes?
A)Anthocyanins
B)Isoflavones
C)Quercetin
D)Resveratol
10
Allyl sulfides are found in
A)cabbage.
B)tea.
C)soybeans.
D)leeks.
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