All of the following statements about gastric bypass surgery are true except:
a. gastric bypass reroutes the GI tract to bypass the stomach.
b. bypass surgery reduces food intake, limiting nutrient digestion and absorption.
c. the risk of developing nutritional deficiencies is much greater after this procedure.
d. surgical reversal is difficult and can pose certain risks.
a
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The RDA for calcium for toddlers is _____ mg/day
a. 700 b. 800 c. 900 d. 1,000 e. 1,100
Review Mrs. Washington's labs upon admission. Identify any that are abnormal. For each abnormal value, explain the reason for the abnormality and describe the clinical significance and nutritional implications for Mrs. Washington
What will be an ideal response?
Eating too little of which compound below may lead to fat accumulation in the liver and eventually liver damage?
A) acetyl CoA B) cholesterol C) acetylcholine D) choline
Rather than cholesterol, plants produce cholesterol-like compounds called phytosterols. Phytosterols have been shown to
A. substitute for cholesterol in the human body. B. be readily absorbed in the human body. C. lower blood cholesterol levels through unknown mechanisms. D. be readily incorporated into cell membranes in the human body.