List the fat-soluble vitamins. What characteristics do they have in common? How do they differ from the water-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Found in the fat and oily parts of foods; stored primarily in the liver and adipose tissue. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored longer; therefore, daily intake is less crucial and toxicity risk is greater than for water-soluble vitamins.
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a. It reduces acetaldehyde formation b. It increases fecal excretion of the vitamin c. It dislodges the PLP coenzyme from its enzyme d. It interferes with synthesis of the PLP coenzyme
Vegetarian diets are generally higher in saturated fat than are nonvegetarian diets
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Which of the following is the best way to keep your dietary cholesterol intake low?
A. Use butter instead of margarine. B. Reduce your intake of fish and seafood. C. Fill up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. D. Increase your intake of dairy products.
To minimize the possibility of aspiration of formula in tube-fed clients, the head of the client's bed should be elevated:
a. after administering the feeding. b. during administration of the feeding. c. during and for 30-60 minutes after administration of the feeding. d. during and for 2-3 hours after administration of the feeding.