What are the risks associated with taking in too much preformed vitamin A during pregnancy?
What will be an ideal response?
Too much vitamin A can be toxic and increase the risk of birth defects, especially during the first trimester.
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An immediate consequence of a cellular deficiency of oxaloacetate is a slowing of ____.?
A) ?glycolysis B) ?the TCA cycle C) ?lactate synthesis D) ?ketone formation
Severe protein and calorie deficiency early in life can cause:
A) low intelligence. B) an increase in symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). C) over-development of bones and muscles. D) All of the above E) a, b
What is the dietary protocol for management of genetic disorders of metabolism?
What will be an ideal response?
Which problem is NOT associated with the oversimplified dietary advice to "reduce total fat"? a. People equate "fat free" with "eat all you want."
b. Low-fat foods are not necessarily low-calorie foods. c. Low-fat foods are not always nutrient-dense choices. d. Nutrient deficiencies are likely to result. e. Fat calories may simply be replaced with empty carbohydrate calories.