What are three general ways in which diet and drugs can interact?


Drugs may alter food intake by reducing the appetite or by causing complications that make food consumption difficult or unpleasant. Other drugs may increase the appetite and cause weight gain. Drugs may alter the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of nutrients. Conversely, nutrients and other food components may alter the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of drugs. Some interactions between dietary components and drugs can cause drug toxicity

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A) obese. B) at a healthy weight. C) underweight. D) overweight.

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A nutrient needed by the body and that must be supplied by foods is termed a(n)

a. neutraceutical. b. metabolic unit. c. organic nutrient. d. essential nutrient.

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Grant sponsors often require grant seekers to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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With respect to nutrition guidance, children with _____ have specific blood iron and blood lead testing with interpretations that differ from the usual guidelines

a. cystic fibrosis b. sickle-cell anemia c. Down syndrome d. spina bifida e. pediatric AIDS

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