Why are primary vitamin E deficiencies rarely observed in human beings?
a. The vitamin is not essential
b. The vitamin is widespread in foods
c. Most people take vitamin E supplements
d. The vitamin can be synthesized by the body
Q. 2Which of the following should Heather put in the S section?
a. Patient reports decreased appetite for the past 3 days.
b. Height: 5 feet 3 inches
c. Regular diet
d. Recommend diet change to fat controlled
Q. 3About how much cholesterol is synthesized by the liver every day?
a. None b. A few mg
c. Less than 300 mg d. At least 800 mg
Q. 4Which of the following is a feature of vitamin E?
a. Functions as a hormone-like substance
b. Toxicity symptoms include bone abnormalities
c. Deficiencies occur from inability to absorb dietary lipids
d. Important food sources include enriched breads and pasta
Q. 5Which of the following is true of food allergies and food intolerances?
a. Food allergies reflect immune responses while food intolerances reflect other physiologic processes.
b. Food intolerances reflect immune responses while food allergies reflect other physiologic processes.
c. Food tolerances and food allergies have no clinical differences.
d. Food allergies and intolerances reflect the same processes, but allergies are more severe.
Q. 6What is the major sterol in an omnivorous diet?
a. Palm oil b. Lecithin
c. Cholesterol d. Arachidonic acid
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