Beka is a 24-year-old woman who wants to follow the recommendations of 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She typically consumes 4300 mg sodium/day; her cholesterol intake is usually about 200 mg/day; and her intake of folic acid is at least 400 mcg/day. According to this information, she should reduce her intake of
A. folic acid.
B. potassium-rich foods.
C. cholesterol.
D. sodium.
Answer: D
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a. behavioral problems b. diagnosed deficiency c. sexual dysfunction d. obesity e. autism
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The vitamin thiamin is composed of a thiazole and
A. an amine group. B. sulfur. C. a diphosphate ester. D. a phosphate group.
In general, parenteral feeding is not helpful for previously healthy patients if its anticipated duration is less than
a. 7 to 10 days b. 10 to 14 days c. 14 to 18 days d. 18 to 21 days