Describe the role bacteria play in digestion
What will be an ideal response?
Bacteria produce certain vitamins, including biotin and vitamin K. They also ferment undigested and unabsorbed carbohydrates into simpler compounds (including methane gas, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen). Additionally, they break down undigested fiber and produce compounds such as hydrogen and sulfide.
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In northern climates during winter months, young children on vegan diets can readily develop rickets because of which deficiency?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin E c. Vitamin B12 d. Vitamin C e. Vitamin D
Define and explain the importance of "protein turnover."
What will be an ideal response?
Health concerns of dehydration are particularly serious to:
1.Pregnant women and the elderly 2.Children and the elderly 3.Infants and pregnant women 4.Infants and children
A food that has a high glycemic index (GI) produces a:
a. rapid rise in blood glucose and a slow insulin response. b. rapid rise in both blood glucose and insulin concentrations. c. slow rise in both blood glucose and insulin concentrations. d. slow rise in blood glucose and a rapid rise in insulin.