Dietary fiber is a _____ important for maintaining the health of the digestive system

A. protein
B. carbohydrate
C. lipid
D. fat


B

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High-fat foods stimulate the appetite because they

a. are satiating. b. are flavorful. c. suppress salivary gland secretion. d. trigger the release of oxyntomodulin.

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Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme?

a. Attaches to RNA to assist in the synthesis of an enzyme b. Attaches to cell membranes to assist in uptake of an enzyme c. Attaches to an enzyme and allows a chemical reaction to take place d. Attaches to an enzyme, which allows for transport of the enzyme through the circulation

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The least common meats used for stocks are beef and chicken

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Lower doses of drugs are better for clients who cannot eat normally. B) Clients on high-protein and high-calorie diets tolerate the side effects of drugs better than do other clients. C) Weight gain is a major problem for a client with cancer. D) A cancerous tumor causes the body to metabolize at a slower rate.

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