What is the primary means for degradation of soluble fibers in the large intestines?
a. Bacterial enzymes b. Pancreatic amylase
c. Peristaltic segmentation d. Villus brush border hydrolases
Q. 2Why are strict vegetarians at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency?
a. Vegetarian diets inhibit absorption of the vitamin
b. Vegetarian diets provide insufficient amounts of the vitamin
c. The fiber content of vegetarian diets causes decreased storage by the liver
d. The fiber content of vegetarian diets causes increased excretion of the vitamin
Q. 3An individual with a body mass of _____ would receive one point for BMI in the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
a. less than 19 b. 19 to 21
c. 21 to 22 d. 23 or higher
Q. 4The enzymes that digest dietary sugars are produced by the
a. mouth. b. stomach.
c. pancreas. d. small intestine.
Q. 5Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 bioavailability?
a. Synthetic B12 in supplement form is highly utilizable
b. Fermented soy products are optimal sources of the vitamin
c. Yeast consumed by vegans is a good source of the vitamin
d. Sea algae such as spirulina contain vitamin B12 that is about 50 available
Q. 6An individual with a body mass of _____ receives the maximum number of points for BMI in the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
a. less than 19 b. 19 to 21
c. 21 to 22 d. 23 or higher
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