Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and swelling of the intestines?
A. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Peptic ulcer
D. Crohn's disease
Answer: D
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Which of the following is the most likely reason that teachers promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?
a. It provides an opportunity to learn about nutrition b. It meets federally mandated school nutrition guidelines c. It provides carbohydrate for maintenance of blood glucose and brain function d. It helps decrease the symptoms of attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder in 5% of school-age children
High intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are known to increase the risk for all of the following EXCEPT
a. poor wound healing. b. higher LDL cholesterol. c. suppressed immune function. d. inflammation of the pancreas.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Disease, disability, mental illness, and/or drug and alcohol abuse can lead to food insecurity, and sometimes contribute to homelessness, which in turn often results in hunger. 2. If an individual is overweight, that individual cannot be undernourished. 3. During a nutrition transition, people have improved access to more, but not necessarily better food.
Peptic ulcer disease may be caused by:
a. eating highly spiced foods. b. Helicobacter pylori infection. c. excess secretion of gastric acid and pepsin. d. excess secretion of bile.