What would be examples of diseases that could block the absorption of some of the vitamins?
Many liver diseases may affect how much bile that the liver produces. Bile is needed for dispersion and break down of fats in the small intestine. Many fat soluble vitamins are absorbed in conjunction with the fats. The production of active vitamin D also requires healthy kidneys.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/9-things-that-can-undermine-your-vitamin-d-level
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A) ?the amount of fat in the body is substantially determined by the size of the fat cells B) ?more and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons C) ?fat cell number increases most readily during early adulthood, when energy expenditure declines D) ?fat cells may enlarge but not increase in number upon reaching the age of 50
Fluid needs for women of all ages are ________ per day
a. 8 cups of water from fluids and foods b. 11 cups of water from fluids and foods c. 20 cups of water from fluids and foods d. 15 cups of water from fluids and foods
Arrange the 4 energy sources named in order from the least to the greatest based on the amount of energy stored in the body: Blood glucose
a. A - least b. B - low c. C - great d. D - greatest
Which of the following organs is the first to respond to a rise in blood glucose levels?
A. liver B. heart C. gallbladder D. pancreas