The extent to which a nutrient is absorbed is called its _____
a. bioavailability
b. biosensitivity
c. biophysiology
d. bioretention
a
You might also like to view...
Which statement most accurately describes nutrition assessments??
A) ?Screenings should be conducted within 24 hours of admission. B) ?Screening questions are the same from facility to facility. C) ?Assessments must be conducted by physicians. D) ?Laboratory tests are not included.
According to the DRI Committee, the adequate intake for total water for women is _____
a. 2 cups per day b. 2.7 L per day c. 3.7 L per day d. 24 ounces per day e. 4.0 L per day
Lipoproteins vary in density. Select the grouping below that correctly orders the lipoproteins from least to most dense (left to right)
a. HDL, LDL, IDL, VLDL b. Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL c. Chylomicons, LDL, HDL, VLDL, IDL d. HDL, chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, IDL
Which of the following statements is true of dietary calcium supplements?
a. Excess intake of calcium can complicate conditions for people on anticoagulant therapy b. Excess calcium consumed with other minerals can decrease the absorption of some important minerals c. Calcium should be at high levels in a multivitamin d. It is preferable to ingest 100% of daily needs of calcium at one time.