What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?
a. A change in hormones
b. A hypoglycemic episode
c. A physiologic need for fluid
d. A physiologic need for sodium
e. Cultural expectations that she will crave them
ANS: A
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a. elimination of dietary cholesterol. b. reduction of saturated fat intake. c. reduction of unsaturated fat intake. d. decrease in fiber intake.
Approximately how many nutrients are considered indispensable in the diet?
a. 15 b. 25 c. 40 d. 55
What is the primary reason why dysphagia is life-threatening?
a. Causing strokes b. Food entering the esophagus c. Aspiration d. Malnutrition
After gastric bypass surgery, which vitamins and minerals are not absorbed properly?
a. Folate and sodium b. Magnesium and vitamin D c. Vitamin B12 and iron d. Vitamin C and iron