A woman is referred to you by her physician and tells you she takes a vitamin B6 supplement. What is vitamin B6 needed for?
a. synthesis of fatty acids
b. mineralization of bone
c. amino acid metabolism
d. coagulation
Ans: c. amino acid metabolism
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The non-wheat grains make different types of breads due to the
A. decreased or nonexistent protein levels in the non-wheat grain flours. B. decreased starch levels in the non-wheat grain flours. C. increased protein (gluten) levels in the non-wheat grain flours. D. increased levels of starch in the non-wheat grains.
The physician asks the staff to encourage the patient to eat at all meals. Who is most often responsible for doing this?
a. The nurse b. The dietitian c. The dietetic technician d. The social worker
All of the following are true regarding Campylobacter EXCEPT:
a. symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. b. it is the cause of the greatest number of cases of bacteria-related foodborne illness each year. c. undercooked poultry is a food commonly affected. d. onset is 8-10 days.