The nutrient essential for the synthesis of several blood clotting factors is
A. vitamin E.
B. vitamin C.
C. vitamin A.
D. vitamin K.
Answer: D
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A. cell rupturing. B. fine crystallization. C. freezer burn. D. fluid loss.
Organic materials are those that contain
A. magnesium. B. carbon. C. molybdenum. D. selenium.
Current recommendations for heart health are to reduce intake of trans fats in the diet. How would this be best accomplished? a. Select foods containing manufactured rather than naturally occurring trans fats
b. Read labels to select foods that say "trans-fat free" because all are healthier food selections. c. Choose foods with <10% of the DV for saturated fat per serving and no hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list. d. Use fat replacers such as olestra, which provide the same nutrient content as regular fats without being saturated. e. Avoid all processed foods such as bakery items, packaged cookies, and store-bought bread.
_____ is a protein that promotes the healing of damaged tissue
a. Keratin b. Collagen c. Elastin d. Fibrinogen