With respect to its effect on colon microflora, fiber is considered a:

a. prebiotic.
b. probiotic.
c. functional food.
d. protective agent.


ANS: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Lance's aunt is at risk for developing osteoporosis; however, if she begins weight-bearing physical activity she may experience:

a. slower bone formation, increased progression of age-related bone loss, and reduced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. b. enhanced bone formation, hastened progress of age-related bone loss, and increased likelihood of injuries when falls occur. c. increased bone formation, controlled progression of age-related bone loss, and enhanced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. d. stimulated bone formation, slower progression of age-related bone loss, and a reduction in the likelihood of injuries when falls occur.

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The body will signal thirst before dehydration occurs to prevent problems with fluid loss

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The fact that the amino acid tryptophan can be converted to niacin by the body explains why

A. alcoholics sometimes develop Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. B. gelatin cures pellagra. C. corn-based diets prevent pellagra. D. diets high in protein could prevent or cure pellagra.

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