Consumption of fructans or fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) has been shown to soften feces and to assist in relieving constipation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The pathogenic bacterium associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer is:

a. Lactobacillus. b. Bifidobacterium. c. H. pylori. d. E. coli.

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A cup (8 ounces) of which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content?

A) a soft drink B) chocolate milk C) drip-brewed coffee D) brewed tea

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What statement best describes the vitamin D status of vegetarians??

A) ?The requirement for vitamin D is small and it only comes from animal proteins. B) ?Vegetarians are at risk of vitamin D deficiency when they do not drink milk. C) ?Vegetarians are not usually deficient in vitamin D, but vegan dieters are. D) ?The vitamin D status of vegetarians is similar to that of nonvegetarians.

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