On a protein supplement label, what does the term pre-digested mean?
a. A carrier is not needed for absorption
b. Absorption will be faster when compared to food proteins
c. Proteins have been exposed to enzymes during processing
d. Caloric content is lower than food proteins
c
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A) stomach; liver B) liver; gallbladder C) gallbladder; pancreas D) pancreas; liver
Mrs. Caldwell has requested that she restart peritoneal dialysis. Briefly describe this medical treatment, including its mechanism, and how it differs from hemodialysis
What will be an ideal response?
Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds. Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251
mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL. Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2% milk • Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke • Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2% milk • Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake • Snack: Ice cream To reduce her risk of CHD, Mrs. Winslow's LDL should be: a. <100 mg/dL b. <130 mg/dL. c. >140 mg/dL. d. >120 mg/dL.
Which of the following is an effect of the Green Revolution?
A. decreased vulnerability to climate events B. increase in food diversity C. increased release of greenhouse gases D. conservation of topsoil