Which of the following essential amino acids is deficient in legumes?
a. lysine
b. valine
c. histidine
d. methionine
Answer: d. methionine
You might also like to view...
Which best describes surgical ventricular restoration?
A. An implant is placed in the chest when the right and left sides of the heart do not contract at the same time. B. A device mechanically pumps blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body. C. A procedure that restores the normal geometry of the left ventricle by removing scarred areas of heart tissue. D. A person's failing heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a suitable deceased donor. E. Sensors are placed in the ventricles to regulate electrical impulses coming from the SA node.
Which element is found as a contaminant in lipsticks, soap, some antibiotics, and gastric antacids?
A) ?cobalt B) ?arsenic C) ?silicon D) ?boron
The nurse recognizes _____ as a possible preventive measure for aspiration pneumonia in tube-fed clients
a. using nasoenteric feedings b. using a large-diameter transnasal tube c. delivering the feeding intermittently d. diluting the formula with water
Chronic alcohol consumption can deplete the body's stores of some vitamins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false