Helen has been taking omeprazole (an acid-reducing medication) to manage GERD for several years. Considering what you’ve learned about the digestion and absorption of nutrients, what impact could this medication have on Helen’s nutritional status? Identify at least one nutrient of concern and explain why this medication could impact Helen’s nutritional status.

During which stage of the life cycle are calcium needs highest?

Risk for osteoporosis during old age is largely determined by

If adults of legal drinking age choose to consume alcohol, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend drinking in moderation, which is defined as

​According to the American Diabetes Association, when should pregnant females without pre-existing diabetes have their blood glucose tested?

Which of the following is a potent stimulator of milk production for a lactating woman?

In this course, you learned that iron is a nutrient of concern during many stages of the life cycle. a.) Name one stage of the life cycle during which a person is at increased risk for iron deficiency anemia. b.) Explain why a person at this stage of the life cycle is at risk.

Due to its roles in production of white blood cells and maintenance of healthy skin and mucosal cells, a dietary deficiency of which fat-soluble vitamin is likely to result in immune dysfunction?

True or false: For a 45-year-old female, a waist circumference of 38.5 inches (98 cm) indicates increased risk for chronic diseases.

Which component of human milk selectively promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the infant’s gastrointestinal tract?