What enzyme present in the mouth is responsible for converting starch into small polysaccharides?

a. amylase
b. maltase
c. lactase
d. polypeptidase
e. lipase


a

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Which of the following is a general feature of the sugar alcohols?

a. They provide less than 1 kcalorie per gram
b. They elicit a high glycemic index
c. They are rapidly absorbed from the intestines
d. They cannot be rapidly metabolized by cariogenic bacteria

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Body mass index (BMI) is a ____

A) measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have B) method of measuring body composition C) formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health D) screening tool for the general population that helps individuals determine a "healthy weight" range

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The patient should be eating enough by mouth to provide about _____ of their estimated nutrient needs before the tube feeding is discontinued

a. 1/3 b. 1/2 c. 2/3 d. 3/4

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All of the following are needed immediately after a client sustains serious burns EXCEPT _____

A) ?fluids B) ?electrolytes C) ?proteins D) ?glucose

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