The compound _______________ is used by the body to synthesize acetylcholine and a variety of phospholipids needed for cell membrane structure; it is considered a conditionally essential nutrient
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
choline
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Explain the importance of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) in oxidative metabolism.
What will be an ideal response?
? Mrs. P is an 85-year-old female who is a resident of a long-term care facility. The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs. P had developed an open ulcer with a partial-thickness loss of dermis and a red-pink wound bed on the side of her hip. She is 5'2" and weighs 52 kilograms with no known gastrointestinal or autoimmune issues. The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation for Mrs. P and discusses her findings with you. Which supplement could benefit wound healing by increasing collagen deposition, improving nitrogen balance, and enhancing several parameters of immune function?
A. arginine B. lysine C. vitamin E D. vitamin K E. iron
Arthur is following a low-sodium diet and has been reading nutrition facts labels more carefully to know how much sodium is in the foods he eats. A label that reads "Low Sodium" indicates that the food product contains ________.
A. at least 25 percent less sodium than the regular product B. 35 mg or less of sodium per serving C. less than 5 mg of sodium per serving D. 140 mg or less of sodium per serving
Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?
A) The supplements appear to be effective at recommended dose. B) Amino acid supplementation is not safe. C) Supplementation typically raises the concentration of amino acids above the normal level. D) Possible contamination is not an issue.