Some studies show that garlic may reduce blood pressure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
You might also like to view...
What percentage of the U.S. population shows marginal or deficient vitamin D status?
a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 35
One of the major reasons why carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition is because they:
a. are widely available. b. are absorbed in the stomach. c. provide a ready source of vitamins and minerals. d. can be eaten without special preparation.
Which of the following is true about the fate of fatty acids after their absorption?
A. Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the lymphatic system packaged in chylomicrons. B. Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the lymphatic system directly and then enter the blood via the aorta. C. Fatty acids of less than 12 carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the hepatic portal vein. D. Fatty acids of 16 or more carbons enter the blood and then the liver via the hepatic portal vein.
Ms. Salmendos came to the clinic with her 12-year-old daughter, Melissa, for a school checkup. She tells the nurse that she is on a vitamin regime that she began about 8 months ago. She says that she feels great, except for the occasional stomach upset and that she plans to start her daughter on a teen plan when she turns 13. She takes these vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, K, B complex that includes
B6, thiamine, folate, and niacin, and C. What can you tell Ms. Salmendos about the toxic effects of these vitamins?