A patient complains of nausea and muscle tremors, which mineral do you suspect is deficient?
a. magnesium
b. potassium
c. sodium
d. copper
Answer: a. magnesium
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a. true b. false
What is the meaning of a resistant starch?
a. A fiber that escapes digestion in the small intestine b. A disaccharide that passes completely through the GI tract intact c. An insoluble fiber that is only partly degraded by gastric acid and pepsin d. A complex formed between phytic acid and cellulose that inhibits hydrolysis of digestible polysaccharides
The National Collegiate Athletic Association bans ________ and limits the amount of the substance that athletes can have in their bodies during competition.
A. high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) B. beta-hydroxy-beta methylbutyrate (HMB) C. caffeine D. pyruvate
Low vitamin K blood levels are associated with a higher risk of hip fractures in older women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false