For a food manufacturer to make a health claim for fiber and cancer prevention, the food must provide at least 10 of the DRV for fiber per serving.
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Q. 2Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident. He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg. According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9, and his weight is 171 pounds. During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain. Mr. Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including yohimbe, kava, valerian, and St. John's wort. Before leaving the hospital, Mr. Salazar will need nutrition education on _____.
a. how to use a blender
b. food-medication interactions
c. food safety
d. weight loss
e. kidney function testing
Q. 3Saturated fatty acids can be biologically harmful.
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Q. 4One of the problems with determining the effectiveness of an herbal remedy is _____.
a. the lack of a consistent supply of herbs
b. the fact that different samples of an herb can have different chemical compositions
c. inconsistent labeling of supplements
d. differing opinions about the best method for testing herbs
e. inability of testing agencies to collect appropriate samples
Q. 5The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) have a category for those who are critically ill.
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Q. 6People taking lithium are advised to maintain a consistent intake of _____ from day to day in order to maintain stable lithium blood levels.
a. calcium
b. zinc
c. sodium
d. alcohol
e. potassium
Q. 7The MyPlate food guidance system considers physical activity when prescribing Calories and food group recommendations for an individual.
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