What are the macronutrients?


The group name for the energy-yielding nutrients.

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A basic guideline for providing nutrition education regardless of the setting is:

A. using technical jargon to sound professional B. dressing informally so that nobody is intimidated C. describing the job duties of the dietitian D. explaining the relationship of nutrition to health and disease E. using body language that creates a sense of power

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Mr. Taylor seeks medical treatment for frequent, urgent bowel movements streaked with mucus and blood, and tests reveal a large, continuous area of inflammation affecting the first two layers of tissue in his rectum. What is Mr. Taylor's likely diagnosis?

a. Crohn's disease b. ulcerative colitis c. celiac disease d. irritable bowel syndrome

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The main role of _____ in supporting physical activity is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting tissues from oxidation.

vitamin E beta-carotene vitamin C folate magnesium

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The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Which of the following should Julie consume with her iron supplement to increase its absorption.

A) scrambled eggs B) a tablespoon of castor oil C) a glass of milk D) a glass of orange juice

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