Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption (Large Intestine)

What will be an ideal response?


-soluble fiber is broken down into short chain fatty acids by bacteria in large intestine
-insoluble fiber provides bulk to undigested content of GI tract and is excreted in feces

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In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and

wound healing? A) calcium B) vitamin A C) zinc D) vitamin C

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Complete avoidance of foods that cause allergic reactions is not required. For example, if a child is allergic to eggs, it is not necessary to avoid foods that have eggs in them as long as they have been cooked.

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

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Corn, safflower, and soybean oils are major dietary sources of linoleic acid

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ch'an is one of two dominant schools of what religion in China?

a. Confucian b. Fungsui c. Buddhist d. Hinduism e. Taoism

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