The mineral that helps control enzyme actions in cell mitochondria that produce and store high-energy compounds is:
a. iron.
b. cobalt.
c. hemoglobin.
d. vitamin B12.
A
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All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT
a. severe deficiency may lead to edema. b. severe deficiency may occur without edema. c. recommended intakes are stated in "equivalents." d. recommended intakes are based primarily on participation in enzyme activity.
Why might patients with the nephrotic syndrome advised to eat foods that are high in potassium?
a. Treatment with certain diuretics results in potassium loss. b. Protein loss is typically accompanied by potassium loss. c. They are unable to properly absorb potassium. d. They are not; they are advised to avoid high potassium foods.
A "reduced cholesterol" product must contain:
a. 50% less cholesterol than normal. b. 40 milligrams or less per serving. c. 75% less cholesterol than normal. d. 20 milligrams or less per serving.
Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia
in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.The registered dietitian reads the genetic report and finds that Mrs. G has a polymorphism in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene, which is linked to an increased risk of: a. Alzheimer's disease b. diabetes c. hyperlipidemia d. colon cancer e. obesity