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