What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?
a. Eggs
b. Peanuts
c. Shellfish
d. Cow's milk
e. Soy
ANS: B
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What is the most common reason that vitamin B12 deficiency, or at least compromised B12 status, occurs in older adults? a. Diets are frequently low in vitamin B12, since oral problems and financial difficulties limit meat intake and meats are the best dietary sources of B12. b. Pernicious anemia is common in the elderly
c. Their diets provide primarily synthetic forms of vitamin B12, which are less absorbable than the protein-bound form found naturally in foods. d. The elderly have a higher incidence of bacterial overgrowth, which decreases secretion of hydrochloric acid. e. B12 supplements are expensive and many older adults cannot afford them.
Mr. Campbell was ordered a mechanical soft diet when he was admitted to the hospital. Describe how his meals will be modified with this diet order
What will be an ideal response?
Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in
A. decreased fiber digestion and absorption. B. small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. C. poor iron, calcium, and folate absorption. D. formation of an ulcer.
Which is the best way to thaw frozen meat?
a) Submerged in warm water b) Under running hot water c) On the kitchen counter d) In the refrigerator