Digestion
What cells secrete mucus in the large intestines?
Celiac disease must avoid
gluten
Fat-soluble vitamins include
A, D, E, K
What behavior is associated with purge?
knuckles sores
Chromium enhances the action of
insulin
The breakdown of food into nutrients.
Which food has the best source of Vit K?
Brussel Sprouts
Vit C enhances
the absorption of iron
What is eating clay?
Pica
Female athlete is associated with
cheerleading/gymnasts
What organ is not an accessory organ of the digestion system?
Brain
What are great sources of folate?
green leafy vegetables
The human needs Vit K to
form active blood clots
What are the three main eating disorders?
binge eating
bulimia nervosa
anorexia
Hardening of arteries is a physiological change associated with
aging
Which enzyme digest starch in the small intestines?
Pancreatic amylase
What are good sources of potassium?
fruits and vegetables
To conserve vitamin contents in food....
stir-fry instead of boil
Who suffers most from anorexia nervosa
females
Infants can eat when they lose the reflex of
extrusion
What is a hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile into the small intestines?
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Baked chicken is NOT a good source of
store large amounts of vitamin B-12
Avoid Iron if you have
hemochromatosis
What is the main source of added sugars in American diets?
Soft drinks