Author Question: Sugar alcohols appear to be safe for use as sweetening agents, but their use may a. cause ... (Read 91 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Sugar alcohols appear to be safe for use as sweetening agents, but their use may

a. cause diarrhea.
b. result in weight gain.
c. have adverse effects on plasma lipid le-vels.
d. displace more nutrient-dense foods in the diet.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting a 42-year-old female with colon cancer to the unit. She is scheduled to have a resection with ileostomy. What do ileostomies cause a decrease in? Select all that apply.

A) Fat D) Insoluble fiber
B) Carbohydrates E) Vitamin B12 absorption
C) Bile acid

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Use of sugar alcohols may cause diarrhea when used in large amounts. They contain fewer kcals than other forms of carbohydrate and so are less likely to result in weight gain. They do not af-fect plasma lipid levels and do not necessarily displace more nutrient-dense foods in the diet.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Feedback:
Due to the shortened length of the intestines, the absorption of fat, fat-soluble vitamins, bile acid, and vitamin B12 is decreased.