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.If Kati does not eliminate
gluten from her diet, she could likely experience all of these conditions except _____.
a. anemia
b. infertility
c. bone disorders
d. hypertension
e. muscle wasting
d
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Substances not in use before 1958 are classified as food additives and subject to regulation under the ____
a. GRAS list b. Food Additives Amendment c. Food Quality Protection Act d. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act e. Federal Food and Drug Act
Dietary fat intake should be as low as possible for optimal health.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The enzyme lipoprotein lipase releases fatty acids from chylomicrons, so they can be taken up by surrounding cells. What remains of the chylomicron is called
A. a low-density lipoprotein. B. a high-density lipoprotein. C. an intermediate-density lipoprotein. D. a chylomicron remnant.
What is the term that describes the allowance of most additives in foods at levels 100 times below the lowest level known to cause any harmful effects?
a. Toxicity range b. Zone of hazard c. Acceptable area d. Margin of safety e. Risk acceptability