Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Are the Important Source of

question 37

Multiple Choice

Fresh fruits and vegetables are the important source of

• A)carbohydrates.
• B)fats.
• C)proteins.
• D)vitamins.
• E)minerals.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

A series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food to different processing stations in the digestive tract.

Ascites

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Eructation

The scientific term for belching or burping, the release of gas from the digestive tract through the mouth.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.