What is the major function of the large intestine?
a water and electrolyte absorption
b> fecal production
c increase microbial population
d> storage or unabsorbtion of nutrients
a water and electrolyte absorption
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Is a 5 g/day glutamine supplement considered safe?
A) A 5 g/day dose is thought to be safe. B) Glutamine is thought to be safe at doses less than 1 g/day. C) Glutamine is not safe at any dose. D) The evidence is inconclusive.
Dieticians, in general, need to identify ways in which they can develop flexibility and creativity because: a. dieticians may be more rigid than other professionals
b. every dietician needs to assume a leadership role. c. in the past, it was not considered appropriate to have these traits. d. these traits will improve self-confidence.
The main source of energy for the body is provided by __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The incubation period refers to
A. the time it takes for pathogens in contaminated foods to reach the small intestine after ingestion. B. the time required to cook the food that caused a foodborne illness. C. the time it takes for the pathogenic serotypes of bacteria to evolve. D. the time elapsed between the consumption of contaminated food and the emergence of sickness.