Author Question: Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are a. forms of alcohol that provide 7 kcals/g. b. sugar ... (Read 89 times)

stephzh · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are

a. forms of alcohol that provide 7 kcals/g.
b. sugar alcohols that provide 2-3 kcals/g.
c. carbohydrates that provide 4 kcals/g.
d. artificial sweeteners that provide negligi-ble kcals.

Question 2

A client is concerned she is not getting enough vitamin D in her diet. The nurse explains how we obtain vitamin D and explains that synthesis can be impaired by all of the following, except for?

A) Low calcium intake B) Sunscreens C) Aging D) Dense clouds

blfontai · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are sugar alcohols that provide 2-3 kcals/g. They do not have the same drug effect as noncarbohydrate alcohol that provides 7 kcals/g. They are carbohydrates, but do not provide 4 kcals/g. They are not artificial sweeteners and they do provide significant kcals.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The primary function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus. The body has the potential to produce all the vitamin D it needs if exposure to sunlight is optimal and liver and kidney functions are normal.