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What is a macronutrient according to the text?
What is a macronutrient according to the text?
- A compound that consists of a glycerin molecule with three fatty acids attached (correct)
- A compound that is generally trace elements or ions
- A compound made up of types of amino acids
- A compound that usually acts as a coenzyme in the body
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient as mentioned in the text?
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary minerals (correct)
- Proteins
- Fats
What role do vitamins usually play in the body?
What role do vitamins usually play in the body?
- They act as coenzymes or cofactors for various proteins in the body (correct)
- They are generally trace elements or ions
- They support metabolism
- They are compounds made up of types of sugar
Which compound consists of amino acids joined by peptide bonds?
Which compound consists of amino acids joined by peptide bonds?
What distinguishes a nutrient from a drug according to the text?
What distinguishes a nutrient from a drug according to the text?
Which type of compounds generally produce therapeutic effects without adverse effects?
Which type of compounds generally produce therapeutic effects without adverse effects?
What is the impact of laxatives on nutrient absorption?
What is the impact of laxatives on nutrient absorption?
How do anticonvulsants affect folate absorption?
How do anticonvulsants affect folate absorption?
What is the role of antibiotics in vitamin K production?
What is the role of antibiotics in vitamin K production?
How do diuretics impact potassium levels in the body?
How do diuretics impact potassium levels in the body?
What effect can food have on drug absorption?
What effect can food have on drug absorption?
How do anticonvulsants alter nutrient metabolism?
How do anticonvulsants alter nutrient metabolism?
How can drugs affect the absorption and metabolism of nutrients?
How can drugs affect the absorption and metabolism of nutrients?
What effect can low albumin levels have on drug potency?
What effect can low albumin levels have on drug potency?
In what way can drugs interact negatively with food?
In what way can drugs interact negatively with food?
Which group of individuals is most at risk for food-nutrient interactions according to the text?
Which group of individuals is most at risk for food-nutrient interactions according to the text?
What is a possible consequence of an adverse food-drug interaction?
What is a possible consequence of an adverse food-drug interaction?
How might drugs affect the way nutrients are metabolized in the body?
How might drugs affect the way nutrients are metabolized in the body?
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