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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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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