Which of the following is a feature of iron absorption?
a. It is higher with vegetarian diets
b. It is higher in people with iron deficiency
c. It is lower when iron is in the form of heme rather than non-heme
d. It is higher in adults than children due to more mature intestinal function
b
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If diverticula of the large intestine become inflamed, the condition is called:
a. diverticulosis. b. diverticulitis. c. irritable bowel syndrome. d. Crohn's disease.
Why are hard cheeses lower in lactose than soft cheeses?
a. The lactose molecules bond to casein
b. More lactose is removed during manufacturing
c. The bacterial culture is selected to degrade more of the lactose
d. The lactose molecules condense to form a poorly digested oligosaccharide
Which of the following nutrients is synthesized in significant amounts in the body?
a. Choline b. Thiamine c. Ascorbic acid d. Pantothenic acid
Assuming each has the same number of Calories, which has the greatest nutrient density?
A. 1 small baked potato B. 1 cup orange juice C. 4 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies D. 1 English muffin