What deficiency disease is caused by a lack of vitamin C?

A) Vitaminosis C
B) Scurvy
C) Cancer
D) The common cold


B

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Ankle edema during pregnancy is:

a. a normal occurrence in most women. b. a sign of a serious complication in most women. c. the result of drinking too much fluid. d. most likely to occur during the first trimester.

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Lifestyle changes that may help prevent development of osteoporosis include

a. reducing intake of animal protein. b. eating a piece of fruit with lunch every day. c. taking a daily multivitamin supplement with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. d. taking a 30-minute walk most days.

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As a WIC nutritionist seeking to evaluate the nutrition status of children whose mothers are participating in the WIC program, list four nutrition status indicators you might include in your evaluation

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. Smokers generally have higher needs for vitamin C than nonsmokers. B. In the United States, milk is usually fortified with riboflavin. C. A major role of vitamin B-6 is to provide energy. D. High doses of vitamin C destroy the virus that causes the common cold.

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