A Patient Asks You What He Should Eat to Maintain

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient asks you what he should eat to maintain an optimal diet.An appropriate response would be to

• A) eat a variety of foods and eat in moderation.
• B) avoid all fast food and processed foods.
• C) eat only natural, organic foods.
• D) use vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure adequate nutrients.

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels, contributing to night vision.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters the eye.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which changes size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.

Lens

A piece of transparent material, such as glass or plastic, that bends light rays to form an image on a camera sensor or the retina of the eye.