The ability of a baby at about eight months of age to use the thumb and forefinger together to pick things up.
What is pincer grasp
100
a process during which plants convert energy from sunlight into energy stored in carbohydrates
What is photosynthesis
100
a type of anemia caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12 and characterized by macrocytic anemia and deterioration in the functioning of the nervous system
What is pernicious anemia
100
unsaturated fatty acids that lose a natural bend or kink so that they become straight (like saturated fatty acids) after being hydrogenated; they act like saturated fats in the body.
What is trans-fats (trans fatty acids)
100
a condition in which the body excretes more protein than is taken in; this can occur during starvation and certain illness.
What is negative nitrogen balance
200
minute substances in plants that may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease when eaten often.
What is phytochemicals
200
a passageway that connects the oral and nasal cavities to the esophagus and air tubes to the lungs
What is pharynx
200
water produced by reverse osmosis, ozonation, or other suitable processes and that meets the definition set by the U.S pharmacopoeia.
What is purified water
200
minerals needed in smaller amounts in the diet- less than 100 mg daily.
What is trace minerals
200
a muscle protein that stores and carries oxygen that the muscles will use to contract.
What is myoglobin
300
health claims graded B,C, or D that require a disclaimer ot other qualifying language to ensure that they do not mislead consumers.
What is qualified health claims
300
substances used in cooking to bring out a flavor that is already present.
What is seasonings
300
a vitamin C deficiency disease marked by bleeding gums, weakness, loose teeth, and broken capillaries under the skin.
What is scurvy
300
diseases in which the brain and the spinal cord form improperly in early pregnancy
What is neural tube defects
300
a temporary injury to heart cells caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen
What is myocardial ischemia
400
a muscle that permits passage of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine
What is pyloric sphincter
400
exposing meat's surfaces to a high heat before cooking at a lower temp; this process adds color and flavor to the meat.
What is searing
400
mashing or straining a food to a smooth pulp
What is pureeing
400
a carbonated water containing lemon, lime, sweeteners, and quinine.
What is tonic water
400
the maximum intake level above which the risk of toxicity would increase.
What is tolerable upper intake level (UL)
500
a binder found in wheat bran and whole grains that can decrease the absorption of certain nutrients, such as calcium and iron.
What is phytic acid
500
vegetarians who eat fish
What is pesco vegetarians
500
obtaining free space or time in various media to get public notice of a program, book, and so on.
What is publicity
500
the embryonic tissue that develops into brain and spinal cord
What is neural tube
500
a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol eating plan designed to fight cardio vascular disease and lower LDL; the diet calls for less than 7% of kcalories from saturated fat and less than 200 mg of cholesterol daily, and also recommends only enough kcalories to maintain a desirable weight.