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As an alternative to medication to lower blood cholesterol levels, a physician may recommend supplements of:

Tara just completed her diet analysis project which shows that she is consuming about 39% of her calories from carbohydrate, 28% from protein, and 33% from fat.  Which of the following would be the best dietary recommendation for her to meet the acceptable macronutrient distribution goals?

Which of the following statements accurately describes energy needs for elderly persons?

The DASH diet, recommended for persons with hypertension, emphasizes several daily servings of fruits, vegetables, and:

All of the following foods can worsen diarrhea except:

Which of the following nutrients has an increased DRI during pregnancy?

A nurse concerned with decreased food intake and poor appetite in an elderly patient on a dysphagia diet would first recommend:

A diabetic patient inquiring about alcohol consumption should be given the following recommendation:

Which of the following behaviors is most likely to lead to obesity?

A baseball player recently sprained his ankle, and needs it to heal quickly so he can get back to practice.  He mentions that a clerk at the local supplement shop suggested he consume oral enzymes that will help repair the sprain. What is the best response to this friend?