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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What substance does the pancreas secretes when blood glucose levels fall?

a. Ketone bodies b. Insulin c. Glycogen d. Glucagon

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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

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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

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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.

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