NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Substances that interferes with absorption of nutrients is called
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Antibiotics
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Antifiber factors
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Antioxidants
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Anti-nutritive factor
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antinutritional factors (ANFs) are defined as biological components present in foods that can reduce nutrient utilization or food uptake, which leads to impaired gastrointestinal functions and metabolic performance. Lactins, tannins, saponins, -glucans, and protease inhibitors are a few important ANFs found in plants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antinutrients are natural or synthetic compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients.
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