Chapter 20

Question 1

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, biotin folate vitamin A, D, E and K are all absorbed in which section of the GI tract? 
A. Stomach
B. Duodenum 
C. Ileum
D. Jejunum
E. Large intestine

Answer 1

B. Duodenum

Question 2

HPV, HIV, multiple sex partners, smoking, immunosuppression medications/dx, African American heritage, female gender, h/o other cancers are risk factors for which GI cancer
A. Stomach
B. Colorectal 
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder 
E. Anus

Answer 2

E. Anus

Question 3

A right colectomy surgery removes which portion of the colon
A. Ascending colon 
B. Transverse colon
C. Descending colon
D. Sigmoid colon 
E. Rectum and anus

Answer 3

A. Ascending colon

Question 4

Which GI cancer survivors should follow this MNT:
• Avoid western dietary pattern which is high in fatty meat, processed foods, refined carbs and ETOH
• Eat a variety of veg, fruit, legumes, while grains. Included low fat milk, fish and poultry.
• Increase soluble and insoluble fibers
• Maintain a healthy wt
• Engage in regular physical activity
• Supplement calcium and Vitamin D to achieve adequate dietary intake

A. Stomach
B. Colorectal
C. Liver
D. Gallbladder 
E. Anus

Answer 4

B. Colorectal