How does smoking affect the need for water-soluble vitamins?
What will be an ideal response?
Smoking accelerates the breakdown and elimination of vitamin C from the body. Smokers therefore need to consume more vitamin C-rich foods on a daily basis.
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Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which much of the stomach and all of the duodenum are removed and the remaining small pouch of stomach is connected to the jejunum?
A) liposuction B) gastric bypass C) gastric banding D) sleeve gastrectomy
Bioavailability is the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed into the blood or lymphatic system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which health care professional is part of the nutrition support team?
a. physician b. registered dietician c. registered dietician technician d. nurse e. pharmacist
Chubby babies should be put on diets.
a. true b. false