Niacin is synthesized in the body from the amino acid
A. Alanine
B. Leucine
C. Riboflavin
D. Tryptophan
Ans: D. Tryptophan
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_____ is not associated with the digestion of amylose and amylopectin
a. Salivary alpha-amylase b. Pancreatic alpha-amylase c. Maltase d. Sucrase e. Alpha-dextrinase
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eat due to severe pain, and lost 30 lbs in a month. AS went to the clinic, where they did a biopsy that revealed squamous cell cancer of the tongue. AS has undergone radiation therapy (RT) and surgery to remove the cancer and a restorative surgery was scheduled. Due to RT, AS has developed mucositis and xerostomia in his oral cavity. All his nodes that were sent to the laboratory tested negative for metastasis, and no further RT was needed. The surgeons felt confident that they had removed all the cancer. HT: 5`11" UBW: 165 lbs WT: 135 lbs Meds: Corticosteroids and antineoplastic (dexamethasone) to reduce inflammation, K depletion, Na retention; and morphine for pain. Given AS's weight loss, what would his MD likely diagnose him with? a. failure to thrive b. anorexia nervosa c. mildly underweight d. moderately underweight e. cancer cachexia
Concerns have been raised regarding the relationship between long-term high-protein diets and the risk for an accelerated progression of kidney disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The gold standard study design for intervention studies is called
A. a random study. B. a single-blind study. C. a randomized, single-blind, uncontrolled study. D. a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.