Pectins, gums, inulin and resistant starches are structurally longer-chain, water-soluble fibers
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True
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The state of positive energy balance is achieved when the number of Calories consumed is less than the number of Calories expended.?
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Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. What exactly happens in atherosclerosis? a. Oxidized LDL is incorporated into the lining of arteries. b. A blood clot travels to the brain and causes a stroke. c. Chylomicrons cause veins to lose their elasticity. d. Blood pressure is too low and dizziness occurs. e. b and c
The recommended fluid intake for a 60-year-old woman with stage 5 CKD treated with hemodialysis who weighs 60 kg and has a urine output of 300 mL/day is:
a. 300 mL. b. 500 mL. c. 800 mL. d. 1300 mL.
Which statement is true of minerals in their role as nutrients?
a. They are organic. b. They yield 4 kcalories per gram. c. Some become dissolved in body fluids. d. Some may be destroyed during cooking. e. They are more fragile than vitamins.