Dietary vitamins and minerals are small enough to be absorbed without chemical digestion by
the GI tract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?
a. Juice intake is spread throughout the day. b. Milk intake occurs primarily between meals. c. Males typically drink less milk than females. d. Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior. e. Soft drinks are typically consumed in addition to milk, not instead of it.
_____ is sometimes referred to as holiday heart syndrome because it is associated with binge drinking on weekends and around holidays
A) Cardiac arrhythmia B) Alcoholic cardiomyopathy C) Hypertension D) Stroke
Triglyceride digestion begins in the mouth because of the activity of
A. salivary amylase. B. lingual lipase. C. gastric lipase. D. pancreatic lipase.
When lipids are administered parenterally on a daily basis, what is the main objective?
a. Increase the use of dextrose for energy. b. Promote the immune response. c. Provide a concentrated energy source. d. Avoid hypoglycemia.