Is it possible for a person consuming adequate protein and adequate calories to be deficient in niacin? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A person eating adequate protein will not be deficient in niacin because the amino acid tryptophan, which is abundant in almost all proteins, is converted to niacin in the body.
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Summarize the current recommendations for nutrition therapy for gastroparesis. Choose at least 3 of the recommended dietary modifications and explain why each may assist with control of symptoms or improve nutritional status
What will be an ideal response?
The breakup of fat globules during lipid digestion results in ______ triglyceride emulsion droplets.
a. water soluble b. none of these are correct c. fat soluble d. protein soluble
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) were established to refocus nutrient recommendations toward preventing and reducing the risk for
A) chronic diseases. B) poverty. C) infectious diseases. D) nutrient deficiencies.
Young women who ________ have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis than young women who don't have this characteristic.
A. exercise regularly B. drink three alcoholic beverages daily C. consume fluoridated water D. have African-American ancestry