Which statement accurately describes vitamin deficiencies?
a. The two nutrients most often lacking in the diet of a vegan are vitamin B6 and folic acid.
b. Vitamin imbalances occur frequently in the United States because of excessive fat intake.
c. Surgery on the GI tract may contribute to vitamin deficiencies because of impaired absorption.
d. Vitamin deficiencies in adults most commonly are clinically manifested by disorders of the skin.
Answer: c. Surgery on the GI tract may contribute to vitamin deficiencies because of impaired absorption.
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According to the current body of scientific research, is a branched chain amino acid supplement effective for improving immune system response?
A) There is strong evidence of effectiveness. B) There is some evidence of effectiveness but the number of studies is small. C) There is no evidence of effectiveness in humans. D) The evidence is inconclusive.
By definition, lipids that are solid at room temperature (77°F or 25°C) are called ________.
a. oils b. fats c. omegas d. glycerols e. phospholipids
Reduced-fat milk is also called
A. skim milk. B. 2% milk. C. 1% milk. D. whole milk.
Assume you are attending a family picnic and are staring at a table full of food. Your choices from the table are: fried chicken, cold-cut platter (bologna, salami), whole grain rolls, shrimp, jello, spinach salad, fruit salad, baked beans, potato chips, zucchini, cake, and low-fat milk. Which of the following sets of foods would not be considered basic foods?
a. potato chips and cold cuts b. cake and spinach salad c. jello and fruit salad d. fried chicken and zucchini