What is the malabsorption syndrome that results after surgery when the absorptive capacity of the remaining intestine is insufficient for meeting nutritional needs?
A) celiac disease
B) short bowel syndrome
C) irritable bowel syndrome
D) inflammatory bowel disease
B
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Enzymes that contain one or more minerals as part of their structures are known as ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause bowed legs, an abnormality seen in the disease rickets
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true of beta-carotene?
A) Its bioavailability is increased by heating. B) Its bioavailability is decreased by processing. C) It is a nonprovitamin A carotenoid. D) It can be synthesized from retinoic acid.
The best indicator that children profited from a nutrition education program about iron is:
a. their parents have increased knowledge about iron b. the children have increased knowledge about iron c. the children select more snacks with iron d. the parents have normal hemoglobin levels