Nondigestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:
a. probiotics.
b. prebiotics.
c. intestinal flora.
d. pathogenic bacteria.
b
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A) sodium and chloride. B) sodium and potassium. C) potassium and phosphate. D) phosphorus and calcium.
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Vitamin C enhances the absorption of:
a. iron. b. selenium. c. copper. d. a and c e. b and c
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Plant-based diets may not supply enough ________ to meet a child's needs.
A. vitamin C B. fiber C. energy D. magnesium
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Which of the following represents an appropriate snack at the beginning of an episode of hypoglycemia?
a. 4 glucose tablets b. 8 oz. orange juice with 1 teaspoon sugar c. 10 saltine crackers d. 5 jelly beans
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