A chemist would like to develop a functional food that includes a phytochemical, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Based on this information, which substance is the chemist most likely to use?

A. Vitamin D
B. Capsaicin
C. Caffeine
D. Quercetin


Answer: D

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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight.   Which situation would require that the patient change from enteral nutrition to parenteral nutrition?

A. the patient loses 5 pounds B. the patient develops a paralytic ileus C. the patient can no longer afford enteral nutrition  D. the patient develops sleeping problems E. the protein content of the enteral nutrition needs to be changed

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Is the female athlete triad essentially anorexia nervosa in a female athlete? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following are correct about hydrogenation of oil except:

a. it makes the oil more saturated. b. it makes the oil healthier to consume. c. it makes the oil more solid. d. it results in the formation of trans fatty acids.

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In reduced-fat and low-fat milks, vitamin A fortification is required, although the addition of Vitamin D is optional.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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