Amy is a 68-year-old patient who has rheumatoid arthritis affecting her hands and feet. Which substance has been shown to reduce joint tenderness and improve mobility in some people with this type of arthritis?
a. alfalfa tea
b. cod liver oil
c. lecithin
d. fish oil
e. vitamin D
d. fish oil
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a. Increase calcium absorption. b. Stimulate osteoblast activity. c. Increase activation of vitamin D. d. Inhibit osteoclast activity.
Mr. and Mrs. G come into an outpatient nutrition counseling center due to referral from their genetic physician. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer in her family on both her mother's and father's sides. In addition to the recommendations
already mentioned, the registered dietitian also recommends that which of the following be limited in Mrs. G diet for optimal lowering of risk with this polymorphism? a. saturated fat b. cholesterol c. alcohol d. weight
Which of the following foods is highest in bioavailable Fe?
a. spinach b. clams c. chicken d. baked beans
There are seven foodservice employees in the tray assembly unit. The patient census is 350. If 1.5 hours of assembly time is allowed, a feasible productivity goal for the unit is to assemble how many trays per minute?
a. 2 b. 3 C. 4 d. 5