The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed
a. hydrolysis. b. condensation.
c. gluconeogenesis. d. homeostatic balancing.
a
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. The prenatal period includes lactation. B. Young adults should learn about nutrition needs for different life stages, because the information will be helpful as they age. C. People are in the "older adults" life stage when they are between 50 to 85 years of age. D. There are three life stages: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
An ideal formula for a patient is one that _____
a. meets his/her medical and nutrient needs b. is the least expensive c. provides fiber d. contains lactose e. is easiest to administer
The main function of the distal tubule of the nephron
a. maintenance of acid-base balance. b. exchange of water and sodium. c. reabsorption of water. d. resorption of nutrients.
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Mr. Jones Sex: male Hours of work: 55+/wk Age: 61 Occupation: computer programmer Household members: wife, 65 years old Family history: coronary artery disease in father; had a myocardial infarction at age 59 Smoker: yes; 40 years; 1 pack/day Height: 70" Weight: 190 lb Waist circumference: 43 in. Cholesterol: 220 mg/dL; HDL-C: 30 mg/dL; LDL-C: 160 mg/dL; VLDL: 45 mg/dL; TG: 150 mg/dL Blood pressure: 140/85 The diet history of Mr. Jones shows that he consumes dairy products such as milk, cheese, and ice cream regularly; a variety of protein-rich foods including fish, shellfish, beef, poultry, and eggs; and large quantities of rice and potatoes. He and his wife also frequently eat breads, crackers, and potato chips. Mr. Jones consumes a large variety of vegetables including eggplant, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes; however, many of these are deep-fried or cooked in butter. Based on the information above, he is at risk of developing several cardiometabolic conditions, including _____. A. osteoarthritis B. gall bladder disease C. gastrointestinal reflux disease D. pancreatic cancer E. hypertension