Which nutrients are absorbed into the lymphatic system before entering the blood?
Ans: Fat
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a. 1566.4 kcal b. 1961.2 kcal c. 1760.7 kcal d. 2331.9 kcal
Which of the following cuts of beef is the leanest?
A) USDA Select B) USDA Prime C) USDA Choice D) All of the above are considered lean
Nondigestible starch found in plant foods that promotes the growth and health of your GI flora are
A) beneficial bacteria. B) prebiotics. C) probiotics. D) biotics.
Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease
The gastrointestinal symptoms Kati is experiencing are due to: a. severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. b. a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. c. gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. d. bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption.