Why might an older adult be in need of a B12 supplement?
A. Older people have a higher risk of osteoporosis.
B. Older people have fewer acidic stomach juices.
C. Older people drink more fluids and excrete it in their urine.
D. Older people don't eat dairy foods as often as they should.
B
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A. a developed tongue-thrust reflex B. inability to turn head away C. ability to sit with support D! all of the above
The process of digesting food begins in the
A. mouth. B. colon. C. esophagus. D. liver.
Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of
a. amino acids from glucose. b. lactose from a source of sucrose. c. fat from excess carbohydrate intake. d. glucose from a noncarbohydrate substance.
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A) vitamin D B) vitamin C C) vitamin K D) vitamin A