You have a patient experiencing xerostomia (dry mouth). His/her protection against microorganisms is lowered due to a:
a. decreased production of gastric juice.
b. decreased production of mucus.
c. decreased production of digestive enzymes.
d. decreased production of saliva.
d
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1.Cortex 2.Thalamus 3.Hypothalamus 4.Spinal cord 5.Central nervous system
Among the following, which would be the best source of niacin equivalents?
a. Milk b. Broccoli c. Chicken d. Strawberries e. Whole wheat bread
The Adequate Intake (AI) for fat is _____ g for infants from birth to six months of age.
A. 50 B. 30 C. 40 D. 31 E. 20
In general, food guides do not group ________ with dairy foods.
A. unsalted butter B. American cheese C. pudding made with 1% milk D. fat-free yogurt