The bioavailability of calcium from spinach is limited because of the leafy green's
A) low protein content. B) low calcium content.
C) high levels of oxalates. D) high vitamin C content.
C
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Lamb is traditional in Middle Eastern and Navajo cuisine.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Mariela was raised in such extreme poverty that undernourishment stunted her growth. Now, as an adult, she is able to afford adequate food, and is in fact obese. This situation is referred to as the
A. nutrition paradox. B. overnutrition dilemma. C. fetal origins theory. D. poverty-obesity paradox.
What information is included in a diet manual??
A) ?kcalorie counts for patients recovering from surgery B) ?the exact items to avoid when a patient is NPO C) ?preparation methods to include in modified diets D) ?food choices that the patient is most likely to eat
Which statement describes the primary function of vitamin A in bone health??
A) ?It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines. B) ?It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process. C) ?It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur. D) ?It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth.