Assignment

Question 1. Organic foods are commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. To be labeled organic, foods must meet federal standards. What are those standards?

Question 2. What form is iron absorbed in and where can stored iron be found?

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. Describe the glycemic index and glycemic load, and name some high, medium, and low glycemic index foods. Why is this information important?

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

Question 7. Describe the primary functions of iron.

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. What nutrients are of particular concern during the first year of an infant's life? Along with listing the nutrients, please also explain their function.