The term for the amount of niacin present in food—including the niacin that can theoretically be made from its precursor, tryptophan, present in the food—is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
niacin equivalents
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Currently, the system of health care in the United States is structured around _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The use of steroids has been linked to _____.
A. physeal closure B. hyperlipidemia C. glucose intolerance D. myopathy E. cardiac arrhythmia
Mrs. Barclay has type 2 diabetes and you are preparing her for discharge. She tells you that she loves red beans and rice and knows that she must eliminate them from her diet because they will elevate her blood glucose level. You should explain to her that
a. on a carbohydrate counting meal plan, these foods can fit within her carbohydrate allowance at meals. b. red beans are eliminated because they are high in complex carbohydrates. c. red beans are high in water-soluble fiber and should be avoided. d. peas are a better choice than red beans.