Which vitamin A compounds act like hormones, regulating cell differentiation, growth, and embryonic development?
a. carotenoids
b. retinoids
c. retinol
d. retinal
e. retinoic acid
Answer: e. retinoic acid
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A) coupons to use to purchase foods in the grocery store B) meals served at senior centers designed to provide one-third of the RDA for key nutrients C) cash and USDA commodity foods to state agencies D) home-delivered meals for qualified elders
Children who do not reach the appropriate milestones may eventually develop a condition called failure to thrive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Zinc B. Sodium C. Iron D. Selenium
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a. the range of effects alcohol has on fetal growth and development b. the number of drinks a woman can safely consume while pregnant c. a set of characteristics seen in children with alcoholic mothers d. children that have alcoholic fathers e. the effects on young children who are allowed to consume alcohol