People at higher latitudes with lower exposure to sunlight synthesize vitamin D less efficiently

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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a. during puberty adolescents have significantly more body composition changes than adults b. adolescents exercise more than adults c. adolescents drink less alcohol than adults d. adolescents have more psychological problems than adults

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Causes of PEM in adults include _____

a. being vegetarian, excessive lipid absorption, menstruation, and obesity b. being vegan, food allergies, excessive urinary losses, and chronic fatigue syndrome c. periods of rapid growth, taking herbal supplements, and excessive fiber in the diet d. inadequate intake, protein malabsorption, excessive blood loss, and infection

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Habitual alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially those of the mouth, esophagus, colon, liver, and breast

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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