Frank is a 52-year-old teacher who has been working long hours over the past six months. He finds himself so busy that he rarely eats during the day and only eats about 1,000 kcal daily. Recently, Frank has been experiencing weakness, fatigue, and poor appetite. His healthcare provider believes these symptoms may be a result of a deficiency of one or more vitamins. This stage of a vitamin deficiency is called the biochemical stage.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A. pellagra. B. kwashiorkor. C. severe acute malnutrition (SAM). D. marasmus.
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Among the following dietary fatty acids, which has been found to raise blood cholesterol level by the least amount?
a. Lauric b. Stearic c. Myristic d. Palmitic
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Increasing calcium intakes in people aged 2 years and older is an objective of ____
a. Get Fit Now b. Healthy People 2020 c. Pathways to Change d. EatFit Intervention Program
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Which funding agency is a nonprofit organization?
a. International Nutrition Foundation b. March of Dimes c. American Cancer Society d. Spencer Foundation
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