During pregnancy, which of the following nutrients show a dramatic increase in absorption?
a. Salt and sugar b. Protein and fat
c. Calcium and iron d. Thiamin and ascorbic acid
c
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During beta-oxidation, fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon molecules that are converted into ________.
A. pyruvate B. acetyl CoA C. glycerol D. oxaloacetate
Which enzyme's activity is dependent on vitamin B6?
A) ?phenylalanine hydroxylase B) ?tyrosine aminotransferase C) ?tyrosine hydroxylase D) ?tryptophan dioxygenase
A catered lunch is cancelled after the food has been prepared. What should you do?
a. sell the meals in the cafeteria at a break-even price b. give meals to kitchen/ cafeteria employees c. incorporate the items into the next meal service d. discard the items
All of the following are true regarding folate EXCEPT:
1.in pregnancy, deficiency results in neural tube defects. 2.deficiency results in elevated blood levels of homocysteine. 3.the RDA for men and women is 200 mcg per day. 4.fortified grain products are a good source.