Where do clinical signs of malnutrition appear most rapidly?
a. Hair b. Eyes
c. Urinary tract d. Cardiovascular system
Q. 2High-fructose corn syrup contains significant amounts of
a. glucose. b. maltose.
c. sucrose. d. galactose.
Q. 3Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery?
a. Vitamin E interferes with barbiturate pain medications
b. The antioxidant activity affects stability of most anesthetic agents
c. Vitamin E acts as a blood thinner and could lead to excessive bleeding
d. The antioxidant activity interferes with synthesis of replacement erythrocytes
Q. 4Physical findings are most appropriately used to
a. pinpoint vitamin deficiencies.
b. reveal problems for other assessment techniques to confirm.
c. verify hydration state.
d. diagnose patients.
Q. 5Which of the following is NOT a common use for added sugars in the diet?
a. Flavor enhancement
b. Preservative in jams
c. Balances the acidity of tomato-based products
d. Provides a fermentable source of carbohydrates for GI bacteria
Q. 6Which of the following is a feature of nutrient intakes and supplement use in the United States?
a. Few people ingest the optimal amounts of all vitamins and minerals from foods
b. The NIH recommends that people use supplements to prevent chronic diseases
c. The NIH recommends that people NOT use supplements to prevent chronic diseases
d. The FDA recognizes that most nutrient supplements are associated with little, if any, harm
Q. 7Which of the following proteins provides a sensitive test for protein status?
a. Albumin b. Prealbumin
c. Hemoglobin d. Hematocrit
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