A bolus is a(n) ____
a. sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine
b. portion of food swallowed at one time
c. enzyme that hydrolyzes starch
d. portion of partially digested food expelled by the stomach into the duodenum
e. small, indigestible portion of food that can get stuck in the large intestine
b
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What will be an ideal response?
The vitamin or mineral content of a food, compared to its contribution in total calorie needs, is referred to as
A) natural density. B) standard of identity. C) energy density. D) nutrient density.
A tumor that infiltrates the bone marrow results in what type of cancer?
a. Leukemia b. Carcinoma c. Sarcoma d. Lymphoma
Which of these might a Meals on Wheels assessor use to screen the nutrition status of an elderly woman?
a. DRI b. NCEP c. AI d. NSI