wgu c787 - Unit 7 Exam Review. All Questions and answers, rated A+

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wgu c787 - Unit 7 Exam Review. All Questions and answers, rated A+ Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a dietary supplement. - ✔✔-* look at curr... ent medications and drug interactions * encourage not to self-dx * consult provider before taking * take lifestyle/diet, consumption Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are being used? - ✔✔- Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors, pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements you're taking so that you can discuss what's best for your overall health. They can help you determine which supplements, if any, might be valuable for you. Fat soluble vitamins - ✔✔-Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are found in food containing fat. They're stored in the liver and body fat. The body draws on these stored vitamins when needed. water soluble vitamins - ✔✔-B vitamins and vitamin C Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps to release energy from foods and is important in maintaining nervous system function. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps promotes good vision and healthy skin and is also important in converting the amino acid tryptophan into niacin. Why do vegetarians require a bioavailable form of calcium supplementation? - ✔✔-because they are not getting it from dairy What health care services are provided to Native Americans and Alaskan N [Show More]

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