For many people suffering from GERD, the underlying cause is malfunctioning of
A. gastric bicarbonate production.
B. gastric mucous production.
C. the epiglottis.
D. the gastroesophageal sphincter.
Answer: D
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a. some may be used for energy by the intestinal cells. b. some may be used for synthesis of gastric protease. c. some may be used for synthesis of proteins by the intestinal cells. d. they may be transported across the intestinal cell membrane to the capillaries.
The amount of energy that the body derives from foods is known as the ____
a. basal metabolism b. food combustion value c. bomb calorimetry value d. physiological fuel value e. basal caloric value
What type of food would you feed to a patient who has the athetoid form of cerebral palsy?
a. milk-based products b. finger foods like a hot dog in a roll c. milk-free products d. galactose-free foods
The DRI for protein in infants that do not have special conditions that impair growth or digestion is _____
a. 1.52 g protein/kg body weight b. 2.2 g protein/kg body weight c. 3.0 g protein/kg body weight d. 3.0 g protein/g body weight