All of the following are true regarding herbal remedies EXCEPT:
a. plants that have not demonstrated safety are considered herbs.
b. approximately 75% of U.S. adults use herbal supplements each year.
c. plant products known to treat disease are considered drugs.
d. approximately 30% of all modern drugs are derived from plants.
b
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a. Iron supplements b. Calcium supplements c. Vitamin E supplements d. Vitamin D supplements e. Folate supplements
Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with
A. low-fat dairy products. B. fruits and fruit drinks. C. seeds and nuts. D. foods that are sources of empty calories.
Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. The physician informs the family that Brian has an obstruction of blood flow to the brain, also known as ____
A) a myocardial infarction B) angina C) a hemorrhagic stroke D) an ischemic stroke
Which of the following is an insoluble component of starch?
A. carnitine B. glucagon C. raffinose D. ribose E. amylopectin