Rickets is characterized by inadequate maturation and mineralization of the cartilaginous growth plate and inadequate mineralization of the organic matrix within the bones of children.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Approximately _____% of the U.S. population are supertasters

a. 15 b. 25 c. 35 d. 45 e. 55

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Among older adults, vitamins A, C, B12, and E, iron and zinc are often

A) undigested. B) underconsumed. C) overconsumed. D) consumed in admirable amounts.

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Sucrose is digested to glucose and fructose in the stomach

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A patient who is on a tube feeding gains nine pounds in three days. This may indicate _____

a. adequate nutrition b. excess protein intake c. fluid imbalance d. nutrient imbalance e. respiratory dysfunction

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