List the common sources of oral iron supplements


Ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, polysaccharide-iron complex, and a heme iron polypeptide are common sources of iron in oral supplements.

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Failure to thrive (FTT) may result from a complex interplay of medical and environmental factors that include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. pediatric AIDS. b. digestive problems such as gastrointestinal reflux. c. post-term birth and high birth weight. d. asthma. e. neurological conditions such as seizures.

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An advantage of using sport drinks for fluid replacement during exercise is that: a. they contain double the carbohydrate concentration of soft drinks. b. they have a pleasant taste, which encourages consumption

c. they are high in sugar to quickly replace losses in sweat. d. they are very low in calories. e. they provide minerals, such as calcium and iron, that are lost in sweat.

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Calories are a component of food like vitamins and minerals

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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