Which type of anemia is characterized by failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs and may be due to immune disease, viruses, drugs and toxins, or genetic defects?
a. Aplastic anemia b. Macrocytic anemia
c. Hemolytic anemia d. Thalassemia
a
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Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?
a. The RDA increases by over 100% b. Intestinal absorption increases substantially c. Supplements are required for most women due to the increased needs d. Transfer of calcium from maternal stores to the fetus increases rapidly at the beginning of the second trimester and falls during the last trimester
Restricting weight gain in pregnancy does NOT increase the risk of infant death and low birth weight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is a characteristic of vitamin A in foods??
A) ?Fast foods are generally considered good sources of vitamin A. B) ?A regular intake of chicken liver is known to induce toxicity in children. C) ?Xanthophylls in certain vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the liver. D) ?Chlorophyll in vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the intestinal cells.
Which of the following birds weigh 3 to 5 pounds and have soft skin, tender meat, and a flexible breastbone?
A. broilers and fryers B. neutered male chickens C. a cross between a Cornish hen and another common breed, such as a White Plymouth Rock, New Hampshire, or Barred Plymouth Rock D. baking or stewing chickens E. chickens of either sex, processed at 10 to 12 weeks of age