Why is folate such an important nutrient for the developing embryo?

What will be an ideal response?


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Which of the following statements is not true?

a. Muscle mass may be gained during resistance training only when protein intake exceeds 2.0 g/kg. b. Muscle mass may be gained during resistance training on a wide range of protein intakes. c. Appropriate energy intake is necessary to support gains of muscle mass during resistance training. d. Factors other than total dietary protein intake have a large influence on gains of muscle mass during resistance training. e. Very low protein intake may result in loss of muscle mass.

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What hormone becomes active in the stomach and causes satiation?

a. Gastrin b. Adipokines c. Neuropeptide Y d. Cholecystokinin e. Pepsin

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The treatment for celiac disease is long-term steroid therapy.

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

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Jillian is a 69-year-old woman. Lately, she has been having difficulty remembering things, and she is also getting into meaningless quarrels with her family members. Jillian's symptoms are most likely associated with the deficiency of _____ in her diet

A) calcium B) vitamin B12 C) vitamin D D) iron

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