All of the following are true regarding celiac disease EXCEPT:
a. it is an allergy to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale.
b. the immune system reaction is localized to the small intestine.
c. the rate of confirmed diagnosis is increasing in the U.S.
d. the symptoms are easy to identify.
d
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a. dairy. b. fruits. c. protein foods. d. nutrient-dense foods.
A patient with diabetes is allowed 60 grams of carbohydrate for lunch. This equals _____ portions of carbohydrate foods
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
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A colostomy involves the removal of:
a. the colon. b. the colon and rectum. c. the jejunum and rectum. d. the rectum.