Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

A. calcium
B. vitamin C
C. folate
D. vitamin D


Answer: C

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? Mr. and Mrs. G are a married couple who are in their late 30s. They are referred by their physician to an outpatient nutritional counseling center that specializes in genetics. Both of them have been tested for several genetic conditions as they are at risk of developing various chronic diseases due to the familial predisposition. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.   Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he has a variation in the APOE gene, which puts him at higher risk for:

A. hyperlipidemia B. cystic fibrosis C. prostate cancer D. diabetes E. Alzheimer's disease

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Fresh cheeses are also called country cheeses. They include all of the following except

A. brie cheese. B. cream cheese. C. ricotta cheese. D. pot cheese.

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The nurse evaluates that patient teaching about a high-calorie, high-protien diet has been effective when the patient selects which breakfast option from the hospital menu?

a. Two poached eggs, hash brown potatoes, and whole milk b. Two slices of toast with butter and jelly, orange juice, and skim milk c. Three pancakes with butter and syrup, two slices of bacon, and apple juice d. Cream of wheat with 2 tbsp of skim milk powder, one half grapefruit, and a high-protein milkshake

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Small fat-soluble molecules, such as free fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, are absorbed through facilitated diffusion in the small intestine.

a. true b. false

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