Why are patients with cystic fibrosis advised to follow a high-kcal diet?
a. Increased energy requirements b. Bronchial tissue inflammation
c. Sweat losses of sodium d. Losses associated with chronic nausea
a
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The term "calorie" is used in nutrition to mean the
a) amount of energy a food item provides when eaten. b) amount of fat a food item contains. c) heat contained within a food item. d) total nutrient content of a food item.
What substance does the pancreas secretes when blood glucose levels fall?
a. Ketone bodies b. Insulin c. Glycogen d. Glucagon
Dietary fiber is not digested by the human digestive system; therefore, it does not provide calories to the body
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Foods such as baked potatoes, French bread, and cornflakes are good sources of a number of nutrients although they are considered ____ foods
A) high-glycemic index B) low-glycemic index C) moderate-glycemic index D) fortified