Winifred gave birth to a newborn with a spinal cord malformation called a neural tube defect. Which of the following micronutrients is MOST likely to have been deficient in Winifred's diet?
A) thiamin B) sulfur C) iodine D) folate
D
You might also like to view...
Discuss the impact of protein deficiency on the body
There are ________ amino acids that are uniquely combined to make up proteins important for human health and wellness.
A. 100 B. 10 C. 20 D. 50
All of the following are examples of a mineral serving as a cofactor EXCEPT:
1.iron is needed for hemoglobin’s function in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. 2.zinc is needed to activate or is a component of over 200 enzymes. 3.magnesium activates over 300 enzymes involved in the formation of energy and proteins. 4.beta-carotene serves as a precursor to the formation of vitamin A.
Nausea, vomiting, double or blurred vision, headaches, vertigo, and muscle incoordination are some of the symptoms of ____.?
A) ?hypervitaminosis A B) ?hypervitaminosis D C) ?hypervitaminosis K D) ?hypovitaminosis A