A manufacturer's website claims their heart health supplement is an alternative to prescription lipid-lowering drugs. This dietary supplement:
a. may be contaminated with steroid hormones, toxic plant material, toxic heavy metals, or bacteria.
b. has been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to the medications
c. cannot be removed from store shelves even if adverse effects are reported.
d. has been tested and shown to contain the ingredients in the exact amounts listed on the label.
e. provides an effective low-cost alternative for people with heart disease who lack health insurance.
a
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To assist the process of digestion and absorption, it is usually best to
a. eat several snacks per day so the system is not overwhelmed. b. combine different food types to enhance the absorption process. c. avoid eating meat and fruit at the same meal to prevent competition. d. take enzyme pills or powder periodically so the system can rest and rejuvenate.
A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of
a. folate. b. niacin. c. riboflavin. d. ascorbic acid.
A craving for non-food substances is known as
a. pica. b. bulimia. c. toxemia. d. hyperemesis.
Food slows alcohol absorption through the stomach lining, and slows the movement of the alcohol in chyme into the intestine. This means:
1.you should eat, drink and be merry! 2.you should eat food if you drink. 3.you should not drink on an empty stomach. 4.alcohol’s effects are magnified if food is not present. 5.all of these answers.