Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that may demonstrate biological activity in the body are commonly known as
a. bioenhancements
b. inorganic fibers
c. phytochemicals
d. phytoactive chemicals
e. nonnutritive additives
ANS: C
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Symptoms of dumping syndrome are most likely to occur after patients consume:
a. protein. b. fat. c. simple carbohydrates. d. complex carbohydrates.
Which statement best describes a function of cholesterol? a. It mixes with fat and water to suspend fat molecules within fluid. b. It is an important lipid in the structure of brain and nerve cells. c. It protects other compounds by reacting with oxygen. d. It reduces inflammation in arthritis and asthma sufferers
e. It changes the chain length of carbon atoms in fatty acids.
You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight.How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight does this patient need?
a. 0.8 b. 1.0 c. 1.2 d. 1.5 e. 2.0
Older adults can easily meet their needs for fat, carbohydrates, and protein with a balanced diet
Indicate whether the statement is true or false