Vitamin D is unique among nutrients in that the body can synthesize all it needs with the help of _____
1.calcium
2.dark green leafy vegetables
3.sunlight
4.dietary fat
5.adequate carbohydrate consumption
3
You might also like to view...
A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of ____.?
A) ?folate B) ?niacin C) ?riboflavin D) ?ascorbic acid
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. A retired person who is eating a healthy diet is likely to prevent nutrient deficiencies. 2. Since most Americans do not eat enough fiber, the best solution would be to take fiber supplements. 3. Ashley, a college student, has just been diagnosed with cancer of the breast. The best approach to meeting her nutritional needs would be to use the ABCD method.
Adding about 50 mg of ____ per cup of a beverage is thought to enhance water absorption from the GI tract
a. sucrose b. glucose polymers c. sodium d. calcium e. glycine
Which is a risk associated with the overconsumption of protein?
a. an enlarged heart b. pancreatic cancer c. hyperglycemia d. inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains e. an increased risk of developing liver disease