Why is celiac disease so potentially harmful to one's health?
Celiac disease causes damage to the intestinal lining when
gluten is consumed. This damage has been described as a
flattening out of the microvilli and villi. As a result, the ability
to absorb nutrients is dramatically reduced. In addition, the
person can experience diarrhea and weight loss.
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A. alanine and aspartic acid B. glycerol and fatty acid C. glucose and fructose D. maltose and glycogen
What hormone is released by some gastric cells when there is food in your stomach?
a. Gastrin b. Pepsinogen c. Cholecystokinin d. Trypsin
Increased methylmalonic acid levels and homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B12deficiency.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Substances contained in food that are necessary for good health are called ________
A) herbs B) nutrients C) preservatives D) by-products