The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death
Fill in the blank with correct word
pellagra
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Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In Escoffier's system of organization via stations, the pantry chef is also called the
a. saucier. b. entremetier. c. rotisseur. d. grillardin. e. garde manger. f. tournant.
Good advice for a dietitian working with clients who have cardiac disease is:
a. focus on the cumulative effect of diet and lifestyle changes. b. focus on increasing fiber because research shows a positive effect on cholesterol levels. c. always obtain a full lipid profile. d. assess the level of physical activity the patient is at and counsel towards meeting the recommendations of the American Heart Association.
Which of the following statements about vitamin A’s role in the body is FALSE?
a. Only one-thousandth of the body’s vitamin A is in the retina. b. Vitamin A and beta-carotene protect the skin from sun damage. c. Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in the mucous membranes. d. Vitamin A supports normal fetal development during pregnancy. e. Lycopene serves as a vitamin A precursor and acts as an antioxidant.