Which of the following is a feature of water and nutrition?
a. Water intoxication is rare but can result in death
b. Water losses from the body are highest through the feces
c. Chronic high intakes increase the risk for bladder cancer
d. Soft water has significant concentrations of magnesium
e. Hard water contributes substantial potassium
ANS: A
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a. most fibers b. glycogen c. galactose d. starch e. cellulose
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a. 23 b. 27 c. 30 d. 28 e. 31