In cases of severe undernutrition, the small intestine will react by:
a. shrinking to a much smaller surface
b. expanding to a much larger surface.
c. increasing intestinal muscle activity.
d. increasing the amount of nutrients absorbed.
e. increasing the speed of digestion.
a
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Which nutrient requires intrinsic factor for absorption?
A) cyanocobalamin B) zinc C) potassium D) ascorbic acid
MyPlate was created to
a. illustrate the five food groups. b. reinforce the MyPyramid concept. c. reinforce the Healthy Eating Index. d. encourage more meal eating at home.
Most additives that pose any potential risk are allowed in foods only at levels ____ of those at which the risk is still known to be zero
a. 1/10 b. 1/50 c. 1/100 d. 1/500 e. 1/1,000
Most formula products for infants contain
A. galactose and vegetable oils. B. lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils. C. fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein. D. soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils.