Older adults encounter the following problem that interferes with vitamin B12 ingestion and/or absorption:
a. synthetic B12 is not absorbed well.
b. increased secretion of gastric acids.
c. foods cannot be fortified with vitamin B12.
d. inflammation of the stomach with decreased functioning of the gastric mucosa and glands.
d
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A. administration of pancreatic digestive enzymes B. early initiation (within 48 hours) of enteral nutrition C. a low-carbohydrate nutrition prescription with modest protein D. calcium supplements along with a multivitamin E. fluid and sodium restriction
Overweight and obesity cause more deaths worldwide than underweight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One example of an empty-calorie food is _____
a. dried fruit b. red kidney bean in chili c. black coffee d. a cheese twist e. nonfat yogurt
Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as:
a. essential. b. dispensable. c. indispensable. d. complete.