Which of the following statements is true about fiber? Fiber:
A) is fat soluble.
B)increases the caloric density of the diet.
C) hardens stool.
D) binds some minerals.
E) causes hemorrhoids.
Q. 2Patients with celiac disease often cannot tolerate _____.
a. vitamin B6
b. lactose
c. fat
d. glucose
e. sucrose
Q. 3Omega-3 fatty acids function in the prevention of heart disease by:
A) reducing autoantibodies.
B) reducing homocysteine.
C) reducing blood lipids.
D) reducing eicosanoids.
E) All of the above
Q. 4Celiac disease affects intestinal tissue and results in _____.
a. a significant reduction in mucosal surface area
b. ulceration, irritation, and bleeding
c. cessation of the production of digestive enzymes
d. bacterial overgrowth
e. cobblestone appearance of the intestinal mucosa
Q. 5Which of the following statements is false about heart disease?
A) Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
B) Young men suffer from heart disease more than young women.
C) Diets adequate in folate are protective against heart disease.
D) Diets high in trans fatty acids are heart disease promoting.
E) Elevated LDL cholesterol in the blood is protective against heart disease.
Q. 6Patients with celiac disease must avoid foods that contain _____.
a. iron
b. protein
c. gluten
d. sugar
e. fats
Q. 7Which of the following statements is not true about a person who is allergic to cow's milk?
A) The person is missing the enzyme lactase.
B) The person has an immune response to the milk protein.
C) The person produces antibodies against the milk antigen.
D) The person's immune cells release histamine as a part of the allergic reaction.
E) The person's IgE antibodies react immediately to the allergen.
Q. 8Nutritional therapy for cystic fibrosis includes all of these recommendations except _____.
a. liberal use of table salt
b. multivitamin supplements
c. pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
d. a low-protein diet
e. calcium, iron and zinc supplements
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