Carpopedal spasm results from tetany occurring in the hands and feet and can be a sign of what?
A. hypocalcemia
B. hypercalcemia
C. hypophosphatemia
D. hyperphosphatemia
E. hyperkalemia
Answer: A
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Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50% of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and gender group?
A) AI (Adequate Intake) B) RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) C) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
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A) Raw vegetables B) Undercooked chicken C) Undercooked ground beef D) Canned foods E) Pasteurized milk
A woman who is on a vegan diet has become pregnant. What would be a health concern for her? a. She will need to increase her intake of soy products and seaweed to receive adequate B12. b. She may have difficulty gaining adequate weight during her pregnancy
c. She may have too high an iron intake because of the high iron levels in plant foods. d. Her diet will most likely be deficient in omega-6 fatty acids. e. She may enter pregnancy overweight and deficient in vitamin C and folate.