Clinical studies indicate that the gastric banding procedure is more effective and has fewer long-term complications than gastric bypass surgery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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In patients with CKD, sodium intake does not usually need to be restricted until GFR falls to:
a. 10 mL/min/1.73 m2. b. 50 mL/min/1.73 m2. c. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2. d. 100 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?
a. High blood levels are found in obese people b. Its major role in the body is in suppressing appetite c. It is secreted by adipocytes and promotes negative energy balance d. Its blood concentration is very high in people with anorexia nervosa
Scientists at a major university have isolated a chemical from grapes. Which of the following features is an indication that this chemical could be a vitamin?
A. When large amounts of the chemical are consumed, no health problems occur. B. When a person's diet lacks the chemical, his or her body experiences abnormal functioning. C. The chemical is in grapes, cherries, and tomatoes. D. The chemical has a very limited range of safe intake.
Which of the following is NOT among the properties of folate in nutrition?
a. It is needed for proper functioning of vitamin B12 b. It functions primarily in the transfer of amino groups c. The coenzyme of folate requires vitamin B12 to function properly d. It requires enzymes on the intestinal mucosa to enhance its absorption from most foods