A lack of the appropriate amount of niacin in the diet may lead to a disease called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pellagra

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Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold??

A) ?They deactivate histamine. B) ?They reduce episodes of diarrhea. C) ?They destroy intestinal pathogens. D) ?They alter hypothalamic control of body temperature.

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Iron is important in the body because it is __________.

a. needed for blood clotting b. a component of hemoglobin c. a vitamin d. an antioxidant

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In the intestines, fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed into lymph vessels and water-soluble nutrients are absorbed into capillaries.

a. true b. false

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Eating excess amounts of sugar can increase a person's risk for heart disease

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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