Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____

a. central nervous system
b. liver
c. muscle
d. gallbladder


b

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Dietary fiber is classified as a complex carbohydrate because

A. it is an energy storage molecule much like starch and glycogen. B. it consists of a group of plant polysaccharides. C. it is not digestible by human enzymes. D. it uses the same types of chemical bonds as are found in starch.

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What information is included when charting by the exception (CBE) method?

A. patient's height, weight, and BMI B. estimated energy requirements C. nutritional care plan D. dietary assessment data E. results of the physical exam

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What does severe iodine deficiency cause during pregnancy?

a. Gestational diabetes b. Iron deficiency c. Protein malabsorption d. Ketosis e. Cretinism

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Nutrient dense refers to foods that ____

a. carry the USDA nutrition labeling b. are higher in weight relative to volume c. provide more nutrients relative to kcalories d. contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein e. give the most protein for the consumer's food dollar

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