Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach?
a. ½ hour to one hour
b. 2 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 6 hours
e. 8 hours
c
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a. energy expenditure that routinely exceeds energy intake. b. low energy intake caused by an eating disorder. c. hormonal disruption that results in the delayed uptake of glucose. d. reduced metabolic rate due to self-imposed starvation.
Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing
A. heartburn. B. hemorrhoids. C. constipation. D. gestational diabetes.
Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins?
A. In general, water-soluble vitamins are more likely to be stored in the body than fat-soluble vitamins. B. The body has higher requirements for fat-soluble vitamins. C. The body has higher requirements for water-soluble vitamins. D. In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.
Mia lacks sufficient amounts of intrinsic factor. As such, she is at risk for ________.
A. cystic fibrosis B. osteomalacia C. anemia D. scurvy