Chapter 12, Problem 8RQ

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body. b. Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function. c. Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet. d. Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.

As a person ages, the number of body cells steadily decreases and energy needs decline. If you were planning an older persons diet, what kind(s) of nutrients would you emphasize, and why? Which ones would you recommend an aging person eat less of?

Where does the majority of fat digestion take place? a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestine d. large intestine