Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B12 deficiency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which statement is true?
a. Exercise greatly increases the micronutrient needs of athletes. b. The protein needs of athletes are approximately 1.5 times those of nonathletes. c. The diets recommended for athletes and nonathletes are similar. d. The percentage of kcal from carbohydrate recommended by the Institute of Medicine is higher for athletes than nonathletes.
Vitamin D is converted to its active form by the
A. pancreas. B. skin. C. liver and kidneys. D. bones.
With stretching, soft tissues can lengthen and improve ?exibility
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Maggie is a 34-year-old mom of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe I have to have my liver removed! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. She
soon realizes that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed. After Maggie's gallbladder has been removed, which nutrient might she have difficulty digesting? a. Carbohydrates b. Fat c. Protein d. Vitamins e. Minerals