your diet and your dna

which of these is considered a macronutrient?

starch

which of these is not classified as dietary fibre?

starch

what are DNA adducts?

a chemical modification of DNA

what are essential amino acids?

amino acids that the body cannot synthesize

which of these statements fits the criteria for a healthy diet?

high in fibre

resistant starch refers to the portion of starch that resists digestion as it passes through our digestive system. which of these foods contains a high level of resistant starch?

legumes

what do we collectively call the substances that the body uses for the growth, maintenance, and repair of its tissues?

nutrients

we are going to discuss the composition of mia and lily's diet. what does the term diet mean?

the food and beverages a person consumes

cells that have DNA adducts are red and those that don't are blue. based on the microscopic examination, what can you conclude about the level of DNA adducts in the samples?

there are fewer DNA adducts found in the healthy diet sample

an organic, essential nutrient required in tiny amounts to perform specific functions that promotes growth, reproduction, and the maintenance of health and life is called a ...

vitamin