Nutrigenomics relies on nutritional biochemistry to explain why differences in genes cause variations in absorption, circulation, or metabolism of essential nutrients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
You might also like to view...
Joe is leaving for a party where he and his friends will be drinking alcohol. What advice would you give Joe to delay absorption of alcohol into his bloodstream and prevent rapid intoxication?
A. Joe should keep his stomach empty by avoiding food for at least 4 hours before he starts drinking alcohol. B. Joe should eat a light snack of vegetables with a fat-free ranch dressing. C. Joe should consume two cups of coffee to prevent feeling sick or getting a hangover. D. Joe should eat a substantial meal that includes some fat and protein to help delay the arrival of alcohol into the small intestine.
For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube??
A) ?to check that the stomach is emptying properly B) ?to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate water C) ?to prevent dumping syndrome and diarrhea D) ?to ensure that medications have been digested
Americans are exposed to approximately ________ new food items in grocery stores each year
a. 200-500 b. 20,000 c. 2000 d. 100,000
Why have omega-3 fatty acids been investigated as a potential nutrition intervention in the treatment of asthma?
a. They reduce oxidation of inhaled and infectious agents. b. They decrease histamine release. c. They decrease leukotriene production. d. They increase production of surfactant.