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.
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
Children with diabetes mellitus have higher protein needs than typical children.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)