Research has demonstrated which of the following benefits of vitamin C supplementation?
a. Decreased incidence of cold development.
b. Reduced cellular inflammation in asthma.
c. Prevention of oxidative damage in COPD.
d. Decreased duration and severity of cold.
d
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A) ?lignin B) ?gums C) ?cellulose D) ?hemicellulose
A person must have water in his or her diet:
a. because the kidneys exert no control over the amount of water excreted in the urine. b. to prevent vitamin imbalances in the body. c. because the kidneys must excrete a minimum amount of water as urine to rid the body of wastes. d. in order to prevent water intoxication.
Why do the absorptive cells of the gastrointestinal tract have a short life?
A) To allow excess epithelial cells to form when the diet is high in fat. B) To prevent accumulation of absorptive cells on the intestinal walls. C) Absorptive cells are subjected to a harsh environment. D) To accommodate high fiber diets which literally rub cells off of the intestinal lining when the dietary fiber passes through the GI tract.
Primary components included in nutrition evaluations of children with special health care needs include _____
a. growth, nutrient content of diet, and how the child is fed b. growth, nutrient content of diet, and cost c. growth, course of mother's pregnancy, and substance abuse in the home d. health care insurance eligibility, growth, and nutrient content of diet