Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol are a. forms of alcohol that ...

[stephzh]

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]

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.

[stephzh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sultansheikh]

Excellent