Older adults need more vitamin B6 than younger adults because they have:
a. decreased absorption.
b. increased excretion.
c. faster metabolism.
d. less efficient utilization.
D
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_____ A deficiency of this vitamin is very rare, but those with inadequate intakes can experience numbness, muscle cramps, and difficulty walking.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
To prevent hyperglycemia, parenteral feedings should supply no more than _____ milligrams of dextrose per kilogram of body weight per minute
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 6
FG is a 30 yo F who has just been diagnosed with T2DM. Her doctor told her she had IFG a year ago, but she did not make any lifestyle changes. She is now very concerned with her new diagnosis and has decided to see a registered dietitian. HT: 5'2" WT: 206# Hemoglobin A1C 10% What is the likely cause of her condition?
a. weight b. family history c. her hemoglobin A1C d. high intake of carbohydrates
Match the following terms with their definitions.
A. Vitamins B. Nutrients C. Phytochemicals D. Hypertension E. Kilocalorie F. Genes G. Amino acid H. Minerals I. Risk factor J. Enzyme