Which part of the nervous system is responsible for monitoring many body conditions, including availability of nutrients and water?

When a hospital client is being fed through a vein, the duration should be as short as possible and real food should be introduced as early as possible.

Chemical digestion takes place predominantly in which organ?

Tea and certain spices (like garlic and tumeric) are not included in the USDA Food Guide. What dietary information should you take into consideration regarding these foods?

The liver has the ability to convert excess energy-containing nutrients into:

Which chemical substance released by the pancreas neutralizes stomach acid that has reached the small intestine?

An important consideration of the exchange system of categorizing foods is to:

Why is there NOT a Tolerable Upper Limit Intake Level for energy?

A woman planning a diet and exercise program to keep herself healthy should recognize that her discretionary calorie allowance will decrease in response to an increase in activity.

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the importance of the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as: