Mary is 60 years old and concerned about her risk for osteoporosis. In addition to calcium, which of the following nutrients should Mary consume in adequate amounts in her diet to minimize bone loss?
A. omega-3 fatty acids
B. vitamin C
C. potassium
D. vitamin D
Answer: D
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Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby. To encourage Kari to breastfeed, you provide some factual information by telling her that ________.
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a. the process begins by slowly stirring warm liquid into the starch until both ingredients are thoroughly mixed into a paste. b. the starch paste is combined with an acid and then combined with the fruit where it will be heated in the pie during baking. c. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will rupture and the starch will lose its thickening power and may even become thin again. d. the starch should not be heated too long because the granules will thicken excessively and the resulting filling will be very viscous.