Consuming more than 60 grams of fiber per day poses some health risks, such as ________.
A. decreased appetite in some individuals
B. decreased mineral absorption due to chemical binding by the fiber
C. blockage of the intestinal tract
D. All of these choices are accurate.
Answer: D
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a. maintenance of high insulin levels. b. increase in fat stores. c. flexibility in the daily scheduling of activities. d. achievement of a negative nitrogen balance.
The blood level of which of the following is usually elevated during acute renal failure?
a. Iron b. Calcium c. Phosphate d. Vitamin D
One of the recommendations of the Prudent Healthy Diet is to "Choose a diet adequate in calcium and iron." Consuming enough calcium and iron is particularly important to males given their larger body frame size and muscle mass.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Irritable bowel syndrome is commonly treated with all of the following remedies except:
A) Peppermint oil to relieve abdominal pain B) Soluble fiber such as pysllium C) Caffeine from coffee or green tea D) Probiotics which help re-establish colonies of helpful bacteria