Which of the following defines a subclinical deficiency?

Question

a. A nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient
b. A nutrient deficiency caused by something like a disease condition or drug reaction that reduces absorption, accelerates use, hastens excretion, or destroys the nutrient
c. A deficiency in the early stages, before the outward signs have appeared
d. A deficiency that exhibits conflicting outward signs, requiring laboratory diagnosis
e. An iron deficiency

Answer 1

Answer: C