Which of the following has been shown to improve absorption of iron from iron supplements?

a. Taking then with milk
b. Taking them with orange juice
c. Taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals
d. Taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt


c

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What will be an ideal response?

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The treatment for gestational diabetes that is aimed at normalizing blood glucose levels includes _____.

A. intake of oral medications such as metformin without changing the diet  B. insulin injections or an insulin pump C. intake of a low-calorie high-protein diet D. developing a program for weight gain management, implementing dietary changes, and monitoring regular physical activity E. intake of refined carbohydrates instead of whole grains and other nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods

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Which of the following is the term for the type of metabolism that supports physical activity lasting more than 3 minutes?

A) fatty acid B) anaerobic C) aerobic D) nitrogen

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High consumption of high fructose corn syrup (contains 55% fructose, 45 % glucose) is a health concern because it may:

a. increase triglyceride levels b. increase blood carbohydrates rapidly c. lead to obesity d. increase dental caries e. all of the above

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