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1.  What is the difference among food poisoning, food allergy, food infection, and food intoxication?

Question 2.There is a large body of evidence stating that antioxidants play an important role in cancer prevention. How do antioxidants work to reduce our risk for cancer?

Question 3.Beginning with the mouth, describe the digestion and absorption of dietary protein. What is the final fate of protein in the human body?

Question 4.  Describe how low-grade inflammation is involved in the development of heart disease.

Question 5. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States, and about 25% of the U.S. population lives with this disease. What are the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Question 6. Please explain the relationship among energy balance, weight gain, and weight loss.

Question 7.Nutrition and medical professionals are concerned about the heavy consumption of soft drinks, as it may be detrimental to bone health. There are several theories associated with soft drink consumption, so please list the theories and provide an explanation as to why these theories on soft drink consumption can affect bone health.

Question 8. What are some of the reasons why adolescents may be at risk for poor nutrition, and what can parents do from a nutrition perspective to help their children through this transition period?

Question 9. How much weight should a pregnant woman gain? What are some of the risks of not gaining an appropriate amount of weight or gaining too much?