Using Evidence-Based Criteria to Rank or Classify Foods Based on Their

question 16

Short Answer

Using evidence-based criteria to rank or classify foods based on their nutrient composition is known as __________.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, generating oxygen as a byproduct.

Carbon Dioxide

This gas, which has no color and no smell, is generated when carbon and organic substances burn and through the act of respiration. It is a natural component of the air and is utilized by plants for photosynthesis.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance derived from various plants, primarily sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting chiefly of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.

Starches

Complex carbohydrates composed of numerous glucose units, serving as a vital energy store in many plants.