Because the body can derive vitamin A from both retinoids and carotenoids, its content in foods and its recommendations are expressed as ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word
retinol activity equivalents (RAE)
retinol activity equivalents
RAE
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The first location of chemical and mechanical digestion is the stomach.
a. true b. false
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Sulfur is consumed in its oxidized form, sulfate, and it is found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, dairy foods, fruits, vegetables, beer, and wine. 2. Persons who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis need to eat more sulfur-rich foods. 3. Excessive supplemental magnesium may lead to diarrhea.
Growing children are in negative nitrogen balance because they need more protein for adding blood, bone, and muscle cells
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Chloride plays a role in:
A) blood sugar regulation. B) plasma osmolarity. C) calcium absorption. D) energy transfer. E) stabilizing protein shape.