A patient has been diagnosed with hypochromic anemia, you suspect it may be due to a deficiency of _______ and recommend _______ as a good food source.
a. vitamin B12; beef and legumes
b. folate; green leafy vegetables and legumes
c. vitamin B6; pork and legumes
d. vitamin A; carrots and milk
Answer: c. vitamin B6; pork and legumes
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make. Julie has a history of heavy drinking and consumes mostly processed foods, including refined grain products. She also enjoys drinking whole milk and eating red meat daily. Answer the following question(s) to help Julie start modifying her diet before she meets with the dietitian. What is in whole milk and red meat that significantly increases Julie's risk of cancer? A) Nitrogen B) Protein C) Saturated fat D) Calcium and iron
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Athletes should avoid frequent between-meal snacks
a. true b. false