Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds, and Sue Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let's see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan's digestive problems.
Sue is planning a meal for Juan and wants to avoid any foods that are associated with causing gas. What food would she omit from the meal?

• A) enriched white bread
• B) soda crackers
• C) cabbage
• D) strawberries
• E) white rice

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Uterine Tube

A pair of tubes leading from the ovaries to the uterus, important for the movement of eggs and site of fertilization.

Endometrium

The innermost lining layer of the uterus which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential pregnancy.

Cellular Hypertrophy

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