In addition to being a nutrient, vitamin D acts as a hormone
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Which of the following is NOT a common relationship between the use of tobacco products and complications of pregnancy?
a. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage b. Chewing tobacco during pregnancy is unsafe c. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome d. Taking zinc supplements prevents the development of pregnancy-induced hypertension in smokers
Explain the proposed relationships between body homocysteine levels and heart disease
What will be an ideal response?
To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.
A. an AI amount B. 50 to 100 mg C. the %DV amount D. a "margin of safety" amount
How is copper like iron?
a. Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism.
b. Both are found in ample amounts in milk.
c. A deficiency of both causes anemia.
d. Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid.
e. Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica.