Pancreatitis is defined as ____
A) production of a thick mucus that affects the pancreas
B) an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas
C) ulceration along the wall of the pancreas
D) excessive secretion of pancreatic enzymes
B
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One of the reasons that adolescents have poor intakes of calcium and vitamin D is that
A. they drink soda instead of milk. B. they eat a lot of sweets. C. they don't eat the recommended amount of vegetables. D. their diets are high in trans fats.
Children with diabetes mellitus have higher protein needs than typical children.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During a negative energy balance, amino acids are used to assist in energy production, a term referred to as ___.
a. Gluconeogenesis b. Glycogenesis c. The Kreb's Cycle d. The Cori Cycle
Victor, a 43-year-old man, weighs 80 kg. Given that the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for essential amino acid valine is 4 mg/kg/day, how much valine would Victor require per day?
A) 150 mg/day B) 420 mg/day C) 250 mg/day D) 320 mg/day