Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels
are elevated?
A) Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone.
B) Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys.
C) Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D.
D) Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine.
C
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c. All canned vegetables are safe from bacteria-causing toxins. d. Produce grown close to the ground may be contaminated by animal waste runoff. e. Organic produce is less likely to cause foodborne illnesses.
During pregnancy, women should try to ________ each day.
a. drink 3 cups of milk or milk products b. eat 4 cups of fruits c. minimize intake of strong tasting vegetables to 1 serving d. restrict their protein intake
What is a dietary change that can help to suppress inflammation?
a. Increase intake of fish oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids b. Increase intake of vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids c. Increase intake of vitamin C d. Increase intake of zinc
? Ms. S is a 40-year-old female admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting. She had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass two months ago. She reports that her symptoms have been persistent for two weeks and she cannot keep any food down, not even Gatorade. She reports not taking any vitamin and mineral supplements recommended by the RD because "they taste bad." Height: 5'4" Weight: 200# Diet: NPO ? Documenting Ms. S's current height and weight is a part of which domain of the nutrition assessment terminology?
A. food and nutrition intake summary B. nutrition-focused physical findings C. anthropometric data D. medical tests and procedures E. client history