Which of the following statements is false about omega 3 fatty acids?
a) fish is a good food source
b) high amounts in the diet help to lower blood pressure
c) high amounts in the diet increase inflammation
d) walnuts, canola oil, and flaxseed are goos food sources
Answer: c) high amounts in the diet increase inflammation
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cause?? A) ?closed system feeding B) ?open system feeding C) ?improper hand washing D) ?improper tube placement
What vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anemia?
a. vitamin B6 b. vitamin B12 c. folate d. thiamin
EAR is ____
A) the average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98%) healthy individuals in a particular group according to stage of life and gender B) used when an RDA cannot be determined C) used to assess dietary adequacy and as the basis for the RDA D) the highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals in the general population
Natural licorice is sometimes used to heal gastric ulcers, but it has a side effect of:
a. hypotension. b. hypertension. c. hypoglycemia. d. hyperglycemia.