Absorption of food proteins takes place primarily in the:
a. stomach and jejunum.
b. jejunum and ileum.
c. ileum and colon.
d. colon and rectum.
b
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a. depression. b. chronologic age. c. amount of stored body fat. d. use of multivitamins.
Which statement is true of fluoride?
a. Breast milk is high in fluoride. b. Fluoride in saliva increases acid produced by bacteria. c. Fluoride is attracted to calcium and usually is associated with strong bones and teeth. d. Very little, 20 to 30 percent, of fluoride is absorbed.
Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Ms. Leland is admitted to the cardiac unit with shortness of breath and fluid retention in her extremities. What is the most
likely diagnosis? A) stroke B) heart failure C) COPD D) myocardial infarction
Flax oil, which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, is more susceptible to oxidation than corn oil, which contains more saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Flax oil should be permanently refrigerated?
A) permanently refrigerated B) stored anywhere C) stored in the pantry D) avoided