If you had a gastrectomy (removal of the stomach), your ability to absorb macronutrients would be severely impaired.Question 77Select one:TrueFalse

The loss of stomach acid would have the greatest effect on the digestion of:Question 72Answera.Carbohydratesb.Proteinsc.Nucleic acidsd.Fatse.Vitamins

In digestive tract, nutrients from fats are absorbed into the body in a different way than nutrients from carbohydrates and proteins. What can you say about this statement?Group of answer choicesIt is true. Only nutrients from fats get absorbed via blood capillaries.It is neither true nor false. This depends on the general health of our digestive tract.It is true.It is neither true nor false. This depends on the composition of our meal.It is false.

True or false? Consuming more of some nutrients, such as added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, or refined grains, than a person needs can lead to overnutrition.

Who is at risk for a vitamin B-12 deficiency because of impaired absorption due to atrophic gastritis?Multiple choice question.VegetariansElderlyChildrenAthletes

Malabsorption of some foods results in gas production by bacteria in the large intestine. A) True B) False