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.
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.
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
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.