Many children with cerebral palsy often have constipation _____
a. due to decreased fiber intake
b. because their fluid intake must be restricted
c. as a result of medication side effects
d. because coordinated muscle movements are part of bowel emptying
e. as a result of poor vitamin and mineral absorption
d
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a. Reputable news outlets b. Medical doctor c. Registered dietitian d. Health food store manager e. Internet
Which of the following is true of St. John's Wort?
A. It is used to provide artificial flavor in maple syrup and in teas. B. It is used to increase capacity for mental work and physical activity. C. It is widely used as a mood stabilizer and as an antidepressant. D. It is reported to have estrogen-like effects in some women. E. It increases prolactin levels, which cause an increase in breast milk supply.
Which of the following has been chemically or physically modified to create unique functional characteristics?
A. dextrinization B. retrogradation C. modified starch D. gelatinization
The lining of the small intestine is covered with ________, tiny, finger-like structures that absorb nutrients from food.
A. arteries B. neurons C. lacteals D. villi