Which of the following is true of vitamin E?
A) Its ability to act as an antioxidant is inhibited by the presence of vitamin C.
B) Its ability to act as an antioxidant is inhibited by the presence of selenium.
C) It plays a major role in the maintenance of the biological membranes.
D) It acts as a coenzyme in the formation of blood clots and coagulation.
C
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a. high b. marginal c. low d. very low
Creeping obesity is caused by ________.
A. a decreased level of physical activity B. an increased consumption of kcal, in particular, dietary fat C. a genetic predisposition to obesity D. a combination of an increased consumption of kcal and a decreased level of physical activity
A patient who has suffered severe burns in a motor vehicle accident will soon be started on parenteral nutrition (PN). Which principle should guide the nurse's administration of the patient's nutrition?
a. Administration of PN requires clean technique. b. Central PN requires rapid dilution in a large volume of blood. c. Peripheral PN delivery is preferred over the use of a central line. d. Only water-soluble medications may be added to the PN by the nurse.
Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?
A. Xylitol B. Molasses C. Aspartame D. Sucralose