Which of the following is a significant property of dietary fiber?
a. Inhibits protease activity
b. Promotes water retention of stools
c. Inhibits large intestinal contractions
d. Promotes vitamin excretion in stools
b
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Match the hormonal secretions listed below with the correct gastrointestinal effect. Use each answer only once.
1. gastrin 2. gastric inhibitory polypeptide 3. secretin 4. cholecystokinin (CCK) a. stimulates release of sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas b. slows GI motility and stimulates the release of bile c. increases the secretion of HCI by the stomach d. slows GI motility & stomach secretions
Breast-fed infants are not vulnerable to undernutrition because they get all their nutrition from their mothers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"If you drink, do so in moderation," is defined as:
a. no more than 3 drinks per day for males and no more than 2 for females. b. no more than 2 drinks per day for males and no more than 3 for females. c. no more than 2 drinks per day for males and no more than 1 for females. d. no more than 1 drink per day for males and no more than 2 for females. e. no more than 2 drinks per day for males or females.
What is the main difference between a retrospective and prospective cohort study?