1) How does the body respond to intake of the same simple carbohydrates when
consumed in solid form versus liquid form?
2) List three major pathogenic microbes that are transmitted by foods; describe their
food sources, symptoms of sickness, and methods of prevention.
3) What happens to the body when glucose stores become depleted from strenuous
activity? How can this depletion be delayed?
4) Explain the relationship between dietary sodium and hypertension. What are the
roles of calcium, magnesium, and potassium in regulating blood pressure?
5) Discuss the scientific evidence for the role of dietary antioxidants in reducing risk for
chronic diseases.
6) Identify some of the common substances found in foods that combine with minerals
to form complexes the body cannot absorb. In what foods are they found and what
minerals are affected?
7) List 6 tips that promote a person’s acceptance of a healthy body weight.