Which of the following is true of the disease caused by vitamin D deficiency in children?

It is characterized by the loss of sensation in the hands and feet, muscular weakness, and abnormal heart action.
It is characterized by yellowing of the skin due to spillover of the bile pigment from the liver into the general circulation.
It is characterized by the rupture of the red blood cells.
It is characterized by abnormal growth of bone and manifested in bowed legs or knock-knees.


It is characterized by abnormal growth of bone and manifested in bowed legs or knock-knees.

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Which ingredient in the supplement has been found to be unsafe or ineffective according to human studies with various herbal remedies?

a. acai berry extract b. ephedra c. coenzyme Q10 d. caffeine e. chromium

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The nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of the individuals in a life-stage and gender group.

What will be an ideal response?

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The enzyme produced by the parotid gland is:

a. salivary amylase. b. sucrase. c. maltase. d. lactase.

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Frequent consumption of which of the following foods has been associated with decreased risk of prostate cancer?

a. Black and green teas b. Tomatoes and tomato products c. Oatmeal d. Dark chocolate

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