Which of the following micronutrients is needed for proper neural tube development?

A. Folate
B. Iron
C. Vitamin C
D. Zinc


Answer: A

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A. Diets that contain a lot of probiotics have been clinically proven to cure colon cancer. B. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the human large intestine. C. Prebiotics are harmful to gut microbiota. D. Prebiotics are immature probiotics.

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Which foods are most commonly associated with food-borne illnesses caused by Salmonella?

A. beef and lamb B. water and unpasteurized apple juice C. hot dogs and luncheon meats D. poultry and eggs

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Which statement is accurate regarding foodborne illness and older adults?

A) ?Older adults are less likely to get foodborne illnesses because they eat most meals at home. B) ?Older adults have the same risks of foodborne illness as any other age group. C) ?The risk of older adults getting a foodborne illness is greater than that for other adults. D) ?The risk of older adults getting a foodborne illness is less because of the greater prevalence of atrophic gastritis in this population.

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Malnutrition is best described as:

a. an excess or lack of calories or nutrients. b. too few calories. c. too few nutrients. d. an excess of calories.

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