What process was developed to supplement bread and milk products in an effort to

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What process was developed to supplement bread and milk products in an effort to curb rickets? Food irrigation Pasteurization Fortification Food irradiation Which of the following does not affect a nutrient's quality? Cooking The nutrient's source An individual's recent infection None of the above The three most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world are all of the following EXCEPT: Vitamin A Vitamin D Iron Iodine Due to their chemical structure, water-soluble vitamins are able to remain in the body's system for extended periods of time. True False The Dietary Guidelines in the U.S. are revised every ___ years. 3 4 5 7

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1. Food irradiation is a technology that improves safety and extends shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects. Irradiation can make food safer for the consumer than pasteurization. The answer is (D).

2. Cooking can affect nutrient's quality as high temperature degrades various proteins and vitamins of the food. The nutrient's source, like inorganic fertilizers can also affect the quality of the food. But an individual's recent infection can not change the nutrient's quality of the food. So, the answer is (C).

3. The 3 most common micronutrients deficiencies affect both developing and affluent world are - Iron, Iodine and vitamin A (WHO report). Therefore, the answer is (B) Vitamin D.

4. Water soluble vitamins are vitamin B-complex and vitamin C. These vitamins are easily absorbed in the intestine of the body, last only for 2 hours to 4 days and excreted readily from our body. The answer is therefore, is False (B).

5. The dietary guidelines in the US are revised in every 5 years. Answer is (C).

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