Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A in foods?
a. Anthocyanin in beets masks the presence of beta-carotene
b. Margarine made from corn oil is a poor source of vitamin A
c. Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A
d. Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene
d
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Those most likely to experience a biotin deficiency are
A. alcoholics with impaired biotin absorption. B. infants lacking an enzyme required for biotin absorption. C. adolescents with low energy and, thus, low biotin intake. D. All of these choices are accurate.
Healthy infants born to mothers who are HIV positive should be:
a. breast-fed. b. introduced to solid foods sooner than infants with healthy mothers. c. breast-fed for 1 month and then formula-fed. d. formula-fed.
List and define the "nine Ds" in geriatric health and explain their significance.
What will be an ideal response?
Frequent reflux of highly acidic gastric fluids results in ____
A) inflammation and scarring of the esophagus B) stomach ulcers C) the inability to swallow D) an inability to use medications