If a Patient Experiences Malabsorption of Fat Resulting from an Impaired

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a patient experiences malabsorption of fat resulting from an impaired ability to produce adequate bile salts for micelle formation, how may fat absorption be improved?

• A)By increasing short-chain fatty acids in the diet
• B)By increasing medium-chain fatty acids in the diet
• C)By increasing long-chain fatty acids in the diet
• D)By restricting dietary intake of cholesterol

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