Dietary supplements may contain ________.

A. various amino acids
B. herbal products such as gingko
C. essential vitamins and minerals
D. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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A. range of intake for a particular nutrient that is not likely to cause toxicity or deficiency. B. percentage of a nutrient standard that is used for food labeling purposes.  C. minimum amount of a nutrient that is safe to consume and cures the nutrient's deficiency disease. D. amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population.

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All of the following are true statements regarding milk production and nursing EXCEPT:

a. oxytocin stimulates the "let-down" reflex. b. milk production increases energy expenditure by about 30%. c. the hormone estrogen stimulates milk production in the breast. d. calorie content of breast milk increases with the length of the feeding session.

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