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human nutrition 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the stomach's main function is the digestion of what nutrient? | protein |
| which cell does not reproduce, and if damaged by injury or disease, is lost forever? | brain cells |
| a gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. if this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to | eat a special diet that will minimize its potential harm to the body |
| chronic, low-grade inflammation is of interest because | it foretells of the risk of death from the disease |
| where does digestion begin | THE MOUTH |
| the primary organ of digestion and absorption is the | small intestine |
| when the pancreas detects a high concentration of the blood's sugar, glucose, it releases | insulin |
| the major function of the kidneys is to | (filter and) excrete wastes from the body in urine |
| if a nutrient does not have tolerable upper intake level this means that | insufficient data exists to establish a value |
| tolerable upper limit | highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause harm |
| RDA (recommended dietary allowance) accounts for how much of the population | 97-98% |
| a person is trying to eat the best diet to reduce risk of developing chronic disease. she wants to be sure she will consume adequate nutrients in the best proportions from the foods she chooses. which would be the best DRI recommendation for her to use to | acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) |
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