If you are taking medications to treat the discomfort caused by heartburn, it is important to know that:
a. antacids will only temporarily relieve pain by neutralizing stomach acid for a while.
b. acid reducers are effective for neutralizing acid already present in the stomach.
c. antacids are a good treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
d. heartburn medicine works best if taken with a large glass of liquid during a meal.
e. fiber-rich foods should be avoided when taking antacids.
a
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The health promotion and disease prevention plan for the U.S. is called
A) the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). B) Healthy People 2020. C) the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. D) the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Lycopene is classified as a(n) ____.?
A) ?lignan B) ?carotenoid C) ?phytoestrogen D) ?enzyme cofactor
The MyPlate educational tool has been designed to:
a. help a diet-planning individual create a diet that more closely follows the USDA Food Intake Patterns. b. create an alternative diet plan for individuals not wanting to use the USDA Food Intake Patterns. c. help individuals who need to make major changes in their diet for chronic disease control. d. substitute for the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in diet planning. e. be used by professionals with nutrition training.
Which food should not be eaten in a tyramine-controlled diet?
a. tomatoes b. liver c. cucumbers d. pork sausage e. beef