Although not classified as vitamins, ingestion of the substances taurine and carnitine is required for good health.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Taurine and carnitine are not vitamins or REQUIRED for consumption for optimal health. The body can synthesize these.

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A diabetic wants to exchange his bedtime snack of 8 ounces whole milk. What do you suggest?

a. 1 oz, cheese and 1/2 cup orange juice b. 2 graham crackers and 1/2 cup orange juice c. i ounce cheese d. 2 ounces

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Pesticide residue in foods may be more of a concern for young children because

a. children are smaller; therefore the amount of residue tends to be greater per unit of body weight b. children may have been exposed to pesticides prenatally and have developed tolerances for them c. children often cannot read warning labels about pesticides d. pesticides are increasingly more prevalent, as well as becoming more toxic

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Individuals who lack intrinsic factor are at high risk for a deficiency of ____

a. vitamin A b. vitamin D c. vitamin B6 d. vitamin B12 e. vitamin K

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