Bile salts aid the absorption of fatty acids by forming _____, which are soluble in the chyme.
a. micelles
b. chylomicrons
c. soaps
d. acids
Question 2
BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days. He reported that he is usually constipated but now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach.. He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction. A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon. Ht: 5' 11 (180 cm) Wt: 179 IBW: 172 The registered dietitian should recommend how much fiber?
a. 6-10 grams
b. 15-25 grams
c. 25-35 grams
d. 31-41 grams