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	What is fractionated palm kernel oil? Is it a fat that should be limited in our diet? Is it a "0" trans fat?
	Is cookie dough (made at home in the kitchen) with eggs safe to cook and eat if stored in refrigerator for a month?
	Can you get all the amino acids needed every day from the food you eat? Also, what are some good sources?
	Are poppy seeds for baking the same as those grown in the garden? Will poppy seeds in baked goods have an effect on drug tests?
	I have so many eggs, I don't know what to do with them.  Can you help?
	There are so many margarines available, which should I choose?
	Is it ok to deep fry with olive oil?
	I am confused about the different types of "flour" on the ingredient list of various breads.  Some say "wheat flour", others "enriched flour (wheat)", and still others say "enriched flour (flour)".  So what is the difference and which should I eat?
	Is coral calcium a good choice for a calcium supplement?
	What do you think about Willett's Healthy Eating Pyramid and the bashing of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid?
	How long can you store ground beef in the refrigerator after purchase?
	How is a phytochemical different from a vitamin?
	Is the bleaching of grains harmful to my health?
	What are sugar alcohols?
	What is brominated vegetable oil and why is it in my soda?
	What causes hypoglycemia in people without diabetes?
	Does nutrition affect learning in children?
	Is an avocado a fruit?
	Can iron be toxic to children?
	How can you prevent muscle loss when trying to lose weight?
	What oils are considered monounsaturated?
	I know some vitamins and minerals have toxicity levels.  What is the toxicity level for vitamin C and associated side effects?
	Is a muskmelon the same thing as a cantaloupe?
	How long can mayonnaise that has been opened be stored in the refrigerator?
	Do vegetarians need to take a Coenzyme Q-10 supplement?
	What is hydrolyzed soy protein?
	What is graham flour?
	How many times can meat be frozen and thawed?
	Is there dye in meat to enhance the color, if yes, is it harmful to our health?
	What is required for a food to get the heart health approval seal?
	Are antacids with calcium a good source of calcium?
	Why is it that alcohol is made from grains, and alcoholics are so at risk for developing deficiencies of B vitamins?
	Is a banana a berry and does it grow on a bush?
	Is a tomato a fruit?

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