NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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Many people do not eat the recommended amount of whole grains. To eat more whole grain foods, you should just add more of them to what you already eat.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Unrefined grains have the highest amount of phytic acid because they contain the entire grain-the husk, bran, and endosperm. Those “healthy” whole grains are just higher in phytic acid and harder to digest. Their increased fiber is also problematic–a point we get to below.
Detailed explanation-2: -For most of us ingesting too much wheat will damage the intestinal lining and prevent poor absorption of essential nutrients. A person may experience symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, mood irritability, brain fog, attention and memory issues.
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