Why are chronic diseases becoming more common in the U.S.?


Americans are living longer. Lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, physical inactivity and obesity, diabetes, stress, and alcohol consumption are common among many adults living in the U.S. today.

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Vitamin B12 plays a role in the formation of red blood cells as a component of coenzymes that

A) assist in the coagulation of blood. B) assist in iron oxidation. C) assist with DNA synthesis. D) synthesize heme.

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____________________ is the federal agency responsible for overseeing the safety of food, drugs, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices

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The _______________ section of ADIME charting is where the actual PES statements are listed and prioritized

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