More than 50% of the small intestine has to be removed before any significant reduction in its capability is observed
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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All of the following are true regarding growth and development characteristics of nine to twelve year olds EXCEPT:
a. the child needs 8 hours of sleep. b. children are irritable when hungry. c. permanent teeth appear. d. a growth spurt in girls usually appears.
Dietary recommendations for vitamin _____ are higher for older adults than for any other population group
a. E b. D c. C d. K e. A
Adding __________ to a meal that contains nonheme iron can enhance its absorption rate.
a. milk b. iron supplements c. vitamin D d. vitamin C
Which of the following is NOT among the features of iron nutrition in children?
a. Anemia makes children more disruptive b. General symptoms of iron deficiency are similar to those of mild lead toxicity c. The brain appears to be less sensitive to iron deficiency than the rest of the body d. Children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants do not show normal school performance even after iron status has improved