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1. Which compound is most common in foods that come from plants? Which compound is most common in foods that come from animals? Why might this be true?

2. Does water contain any of the organic compounds you tested? Explain the role of water in the experiment.

3. Does alcohol contain any of the organic compounds tested? Why is alcohol damaging to the liver?

4. If you wanted to reduce the amount of fat in your diet, what foods would you avoid?

5. Which foods tested would your body use for a quick burst of energy? Which could be used for energy when carbohydrates are NOT available? Starch is one form of carbohydrate, name the other forms.

6. Which foods may be used for building body parts?

7. Are proteins an important source of energy for your body? What is gluconeogenesis?

8. Why is it important not to fast or go on an "empty stomach"?

9. To reduce your body weight, why is it necessary to eat a balanced diet (carbohydrates, fat, protein, vegetables etc. in moderate proportions) and NOT simply fast?

10. Have you heard about daily Calorie requirements (an average woman needs about 2000 calories per day to maintain, and 1500 calories to lose one pound of weight per week. An average man needs 2500 calories to maintain, and 2000 to lose one pound of weight per week)? Comment about it. What is the importance of FOOD LABELS when you go to the shop (Walmart, Target, COSTCO, Win Dixie, Rouses etc.) to buy food?