What are the health consequences of inadequate vitamin D intake among adults?

What will be an ideal response?


Osteomalacia, the adult equivalent of rickets or bowed legs, can cause muscle and bone weakness and pain.

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The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S. adults is:

a. plain drinking water, because it is safe and noncaloric b. carbonated beverages, because they have good flavor. c. tea or coffee, because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body. d. fruit juice, because it has additional nutrients we need. e. soft tap water, because it is fluoridated.

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Cancer is a disorder of cell _______________ and regulation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Your patient's PN is infusing from one bag. This is called:

a. a two-in-one system. b. a three-in-one system. c. a closed system. d. an open system.

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How are minerals classified, and what common characteristics do major minerals share?

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