What vitamin would most likely lead to death in both deficient and toxic levels?
A. vitamin E
B. vitamin B-12
C. vitamin A
D. vitamin C
Answer: C
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a. It is the result of an inborn error of metabolism. b. It is usually synchronized with the drought season in each respective country. c. It is typically seen in patients who are 2-5 years old due to the sudden change in diet arising from their dislike for breast milk as they grow older. d. It is typically seen in patients after weaning due to the sudden change in diet arising from their being weaned from breast milk after the birth of a sibling. e. It occurs when the family's finances are no longer able to afford food for all family members.
Active transport of ________ from the lumen of the intestine into the cells lining the intestine facilitates absorption of water from the gastrointestinal tract.
A. amino acids B. glucose C. sodium D. phosphorus
Which of the following dietary guidelines is not recommended for managing type 2 diabetes?
A) Eating regularly scheduled meals and snacks B) Consuming unsaturated fat C) Consuming refined grain products D) Consuming plenty of vegetables and fruit and whole-grain bread
People from which ethnic background tend to have the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
a. Chinese b. Japanese c. African American d. British e. Northern European