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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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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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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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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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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