All of the following statements provide reasons why fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies occur except:
a. the rising reliance on fast food
b. the increase of fat in our diet
c. use of sunscreen while outdoors
d. intake of medications that limit fat absorption
Ans: b. the increase of fat in our diet
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A) ?satiety B) ?appetite C) ?postabsorptive hunger D) ?resting postabsorptive increment
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1.indispensable amino acids. 2.essential amino acids. 3.unimportant amino acids. 4.nonessential amino acids.
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a. presenting a new food at the beginning of the meal b. allowing him to stand and play at the table c. making sure he eats all the food he is given at each meal d. rewarding him with dessert when he has cleaned his plate e. offering him a choice of two new foods at a time
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a. the decreased absorption due to the lack of HCl secretion. b. the increased absorption due to the excess secretion of HCl. c. the decreased absorption due to excess secretion of HCl. d. the increased absorption due to the lack of HCl secretion.