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Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let’s see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan’s digestive problems. Juan is unsure about topics surrounding gas in the digestive system. What statement about gas is correct?

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but has never known his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, about his findings and waits for her response. Let’s see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. Which eating plan should Dan try to follow?

Following digestion, what nutrients are first carried in the lymph?

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let’s see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan’s digestive problems. Juan is unsure about topics surrounding gas in the digestive system. What statement about gas is correct?

Sue is trying to lose weight by decreasing her energy intake by 500 calories. If she does this for three weeks, how many pounds can she lose?

Which substance provides seven calories per gram?

Who often plays the most powerful role in determining the typical individual’s food choices?

If you consistently build your diet by choosing mostly nutrient-dense foods, you may be able to meet your nutrient needs without using your full calorie allowance. In this case, the balance of calories is called your ____.

How does the diet of the centenarians from the islands of Okinawa compare to that of most U.S. adults?

__________ is the disruption of a protein chain’s normal shape due to heat or acidity.