Where does most of the digestion of starch occur?
a. Small intestine
b. Liver
c. Large intestine
d. Stomach
a
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Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has
A. lactose intolerance. B. cystic fibrosis. C. amylase deficiency. D. botulism poisoning.
One of the pathways of arsenic metabolism involves conjugation with ____.?
A) ?glutathione B) ?choline C) ?phospholipids D) ?SAM
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. To help Juan with his constipation, which of the following is only advised after the other ideas do not work? a. Take a laxative daily. b. Eat a bran cereal for breakfast and more vegetables throughout the day. c. Drink more fluids. d. Take a walk at lunchtime and after work every day. e. Pay attention to the urge to have a bowel movement.
Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals but not vitamins?
A. Minerals are needed in very small amounts each day, while vitamins are needed in relatively large amounts. B. Minerals frequently function as coenzymes to energy metabolism enzymes, while vitamins are needed for fluid balance. C. Minerals tend to have very high rates of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, while vitamins are absorbed poorly. D. Minerals are inorganic molecules, while vitamins are organic.