A particular amino acid is very important for several metabolic pathways in enterocytes and so it is often added to nutritional mixtures used for hospitalized patients. The important amino acid is ____.?
A) ?tryptophan
B) ?glutamine
C) ?glycine
D) ?asparagine
B
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Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?
a. It alters the flavor of the breast milk. b. It stimulates lactation. c. It passes into the breast milk and stimulates the infant's acceptance. d. It first appears in the breast milk approximately 12 hours after ingestion. e. It has no clinically significant impact.
Most people who expend more energy in exercise and physical activity oxidize more fat
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are T regarding the small intestine EXCEPT
A. it contains villi. B. its main role is to absorb water. C. it secretes digestive enzymes. D. it absorbs most nutrients.
A true food allergy is a response by the body's immune system to a food or food additive and is present in _____ percent of children.
a. 2-8 b. 10-15 c. 20-30 d. 25-50