Gastro wk 4

Which of these fruits should be acceptable for a patient with fructose malabsorption to consume?

. Bananas, blueberries and fresh figs

Nutritional deficiencies of all of the following nutrients except one are common in celiac disease. Choose the one nutrient that is not commonly impacted in celiac disease.

Ascorbic acid

Ideally, an adequate dose of gluten needs to be consumed for how long prior to celiac disease testing to ensure the accuracy of the result?

6 weeks

Fructose malabsorption causes depression as a result of:

c. Decreased tryptophan and folic acid absorption

Fructose malabsorption is more common in which gastrointestinal conditions?

Functional dyspepsia and Crohn's disease

Which of the following substances interferes with fructose absorption?

Sorbitol

Wheat allergy can be differentiated from celiac disease and gluten sensitivity by:

The presence of a positive IgE test result

Which of these vegetables should be acceptable for a patient with fructose malabsorption to consume?

a. Alfalfa sprouts and green beans b. Potatoes and celery

Which of the following signs and symptoms occur in celiac disease?

a. Diarrhea b. Constipation c. Vomiting

Which of the following is a reason for the rising prevalence of celiac disease?

a. Increased frequency of C-section births b. Increase in the gluten content of currently grown wheat varieties c. Shortened duration of breastfeeding

Indicators of "hidden" celiac disease include:

a. Iron deficiency anemia b. Delayed puberty c. Raised liver enzymes (AST and/or ALT)

Synbiotics are a combination of prebiotic and probiotic agents. This combination is supposed to:

a. enhance the survival of the probiotic bacteria through the upper GIT b. improve implantation of the probiotic strain in the colon c. have a stimulating effect on the growth and/or activities of both the exogenously provided probiotic strain(s) and the endogenous inhabitants of the bowel

Which of the following substances does not improve absorption of fructose?

d. Erythritol