Which of the following is an early sign of vitamin C deficiency?
a. Bleeding gums
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Appearance of a cold
d. Hysteria and depression
e. Oily skin
ANS: A
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A) Allow her to try several formulations to find one she likes. B) Warn her that her surgery will have to be delayed if she does not accept them. C) Give her a trial of tube feeding so she will prefer the oral supplements. D) Acknowledge that they taste terrible but tell her they are better than the alternative.
Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on physical health?
A) Lifestyle B) Genetic makeup C) Environmental exposure to toxins D) Lack of quality health care
Which of the following is NOT a vegetable subgroup?
1.Red and orange subgroup 2.Dark green vegetable subgroup 3.Starchy vegetable subgroup 4.Legume subgroup 5.Leafy vegetable subgroup
What compound supplies energy but cannot promote growth or repair of the body?
a. Tobacco b. Fat c. Alcohol d. Glucose