How can the Daily Values (DV) that appear on the Nutrition Facts panel be used as reference values?
The first type of DV represent recommended intake goals or reference points for vitamins and minerals for people who require approximately 2000 kcal/d. The other type of DV represent "upper limits" and are daily amounts that you should try not to exceed such as total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, and total carbohydrates.
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When would supplements be recommended/be beneficial with pregnancy?
What will be an ideal response?
Alcoholism is an important risk factor for thiamin deficiency because
A. alcohol inhibits thiamin absorption. B. alcoholics tend to consume diets that contain adequate calories and a variety of foods, but they are low in thiamin content. C. thiamin causes gastrointestinal distress when consumed with alcohol.
A patient who has undergone cholecystectomy is at risk for ____ due to an increased amount of bile in the large intestine
A) constipation B) dyspepsia C) diarrhea D) jaundice
In the body, the amino acid tryptophan can be converted into
A. niacin. B. vitamin B-6. C. thiamin. D. riboflavin.