In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which a person
A) excretes too much of a nutrient. B) does not have an adequate intake of a nutrient.
C) cannot efficiently utilize a nutrient. D) cannot absorb enough of a nutrient.
B
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What is a good source of potassium?
a. potatoes b. corn c. rice d. pine nuts e. bread
What vitamin is involved intensively in amino acid metabolism?
a. Biotin b. Vitamin A c. Vitamin B6 d. Riboflavin
John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds. His wife died nine months ago. During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago. Mr. Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely. The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including
hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low. What is Mr. Wilson's ideal body weight? a. 125 pounds b. 144 pounds c. 161 pounds d. 170 pounds
When comparing ingredients on food labels at a grocery store, take notice of added sugars in foods. Some common names for added sugars include all of the following except:
A. corn syrup. B. maltose. C. dextrose. D. high-fructose corn syrup. E. fiber.