Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help
alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. Which of the following is correct about gas?
a. Gas from swallowed air has a bad odor.
b. Belched gas leaves through the rectum.
c. The average adult passes gas twice a day.
d. Some gas is produced by the bacteria that live in our colon.
d
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Which statement about dietary supplements is true?
a) The label must include all the ingredients in the dietary supplement. b) All dietary supplements are produced according to the same strict laws that govern drug manufacturing. c) All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA to ensure safety and effectiveness. d) Dietary supplements cannot be removed from the market once they are introduced.
Small diameter blood vessels that carry blood from the limbs are called
a. arterioles. b. peripheral veins. c. peripheral arteries. d. capillaries.
The amount of energy used by the body in digesting, absorbing, and transporting nutrients is called:
a. calorie expenditure ratio. b. basal metabolic rate. c. dietary thermogenesis. d. adaptive thermogenesis.
Which of the following positions is entry-level?
a. dietary clerk b. research dietitian c. certified diabetes educator (CDE) d. dietetic technician, registered (DTR)