What is the main purpose of nutritional therapy for hemochromatosis?
What will be an ideal response?
The purpose of nutrition therapy in patients with hemochromatosis is to minimize the risk of excess iron intake.
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What is a feature of choline in nutrition??
A) ?It is an analog of ascorbic acid. B) ?It is abundant in green leafy vegetables. C) It is synthesized by the body from cysteine. D) Its average intakes in the United States are lower than recommended.
Calcium absorption is highest in:
a. infancy b. young adults c. older adults d. after menopause
As the intake of polyunsaturated fats increases, the need for vitamin E:
a. increases. b. decreases. c. changes in complex ways determined according to intake of antioxidant nutrients. d. there is no known relationship.
The metabolic effects of hormones released during the stress response include which of the following?
a. Glycogenesis b. Gluconeogenesis c. Lipogenesis d. Protein synthesis