A client wants to assure greater resistance to heart disease and cancer. What vitamin is particularly important in this role?
a. ascorbic acid
b. vitamin B12
c. vitamin D
d. vitamin K
a
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Which of the following statements about breakfast is not true?
A. Children who skip breakfast are less likely to be over weight. B. Children who skip breakfast are less likely to get all the vitamins and minerals they need. C. Children who eat breakfast perform better academically. D. A breakfast of sugared cereal is better than no breakfast at all.
Research has found no links between added sugars and the risk of diabetes, inflammation, hypertension, and heart disease.
a. true b. false
What is the primary reason why dysphagia is life-threatening?
a. Causing strokes b. Food entering the esophagus c. Aspiration d. Malnutrition
What is the usual fate of orally ingested enzyme supplements?
a. Digestion by gastrointestinal proteases b. Rapidly degradation by salivary secretions c. Almost complete absorption in original form from the stomach d. Complete absorption in original form from the jejunum e. Rapid excretion through the digestive system