Which of the following is not one of the four major hypotheses for the etiology of hepatic encephalopathy?
a. the ammonia hypothesis
b. the synergistic neurotoxin hypothesis
c. the false neurotransmitter hypothesis
d. the viral hypothesis
d
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The role of high-protein diets in several disease states is still unclear, but it is thought that __________ from high-protein diets may contribute to conditions such as osteoporosis and kidney stones.
a. Increased saturated fat intake b. Increased pH levels c. Prioritization of calcium absorption d. Increased acid
Which of these groups has higher needs for iron than the general population?
a. Pregnant women b. Cigarette smokers c. Pre-adolescents d. Post-menopausal women e. Adult men
The purpose of carbohydrate digestion is to produce
A) amino acids. B) glucose. C) fatty acids. D) glycerol.
Which of the following statements about WIC is false?
A. WIC participants can receive breastfeeding support B. WIC participants can receive nutrition education C. WIC recipients include low-income pregnant or postpartum women as well as children up to 2 years of age who are at nutritional risk D. WIC participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase approved food items