Which of the factors listed below is the MOST likely source of constipation problems in elderly adults?
A. dementia
B. immobility
C. weight loss
D. weight gain
Answer: B
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What is the name given to the human organism two to eight weeks after fertilization and the stage at which the digestive system is formed?
a. Fetus b. Embryo c. Ectoderm d. Mesoderm
Which of the following is a component of all three dietary disaccharides?
a. Sucrose b. Glucose c. Fructose d. Galactose
Which nutrient is so vital to health that you wouldn't live more than a few days without it?
A) vitamins B) minerals C) water D) protein
Which of the following is a difference between probiotic and prebiotic foods?
A) Unlike probiotic foods, prebiotic foods are typically fiber-rich. B) Unlike probiotic foods, prebiotic foods contain live microorganisms. C) Unlike probiotic foods, prebiotic foods include fermented foods such as yogurt. D) Unlike probiotic foods, prebiotic foods help maintain a healthy intestinal microbiota.