At which of the following stages of the life cycle is calcium absorption the most efficient?

A) adulthood B) later life C) infancy D) pregnancy


C

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Answer the following questions based on the case study "Zachary" information below. Zachary is a 22-year-old male college student who is overweight and does engage in regular physical activity. He ate the following in 1 day: sausage and egg sandwich, coffee with cream and sugar, chocolate doughnut, double cheeseburger, super-sized onion rings, meat-lovers pizza, and regular soda. Diet analysis

showed there to be 410 mg cholesterol and 3,925 mg sodium in this day's worth of eating. ?Zachary's diet met the American Cancer Society guideline for consumption of: A) fruits. B) vegetables. C) both fruits and vegetables. D) neither fruits nor vegetables.

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Individuals with Crohn's disease are at a high risk of becoming vitamin K-deficient

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

a. It denatures cholesterol in the stomach. b. It hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract. c. It traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption. d. It enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover. e. It binds to the fats and denatures them.

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The maintenance of constant internal conditions by the body’s control systems is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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