Which is a limitation of nutritional assessment?

A. Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease are not very specific.
B. It is hard to link many signs and symptoms to dietary intake.
C. Many signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiency disease take a long time to occur.
D. All of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.
E. None of these are limitations of nutritional assessment.


Answer: D

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