Secretin signals the pancreas to release pancreatic juice, an alkaline solution consisting of water, various enzymes needed for digestion, and _____
a. sodium bicarbonate
b. potassium chloride
c. sodium chloride
d. potassium bicarbonate
a
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An important last step in conducting a community nutrition program is:
a. evaluating results for use in future planning. b. ensuring fiscal responsibility. c. publishing the results. d. designing the next program.
The type of vegetarian who eats vegetables, grains, fruits, and milk but excludes all other types of animal protein is called a:
A) lacto-vegetarian. B) lacto-ovo vegetarian. C) pesco-vegetarian. D) vegan.
Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is 240 mg/dl. According to this information, ________.
A. Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health, and she should consume more foods that are rich sources of saturated fat B. Jeanne needs to increase her intake of trans fat and decrease her intake of omega-3 fat C. Jeanne needs to reduce her total blood cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl and increase her HDL level to lower her risk of heart disease D. Jeanne's total blood cholesterol level and her ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are within healthy limits
In the body, the capacity to do the work of digesting and absorbing a meal, contracting heart muscles, fueling the heartbeat, and creating new body cells is referred to as
A) energy. B) non-essential nutrients. C) nutrients. D) essential nutrients.