Vitamin C deficiency causes:
a. bleeding gums.
b. hemolysis.
c. pernicious anemia.
d. megaloblastic anemia.
a. bleeding gums.
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a. 15 g of carbohydrate and 15 g of protein. b. 15 oz of juice and retest in 15 minutes c. 15 g of carbohydrate and retest the blood sugar in 15 minutes. d. 15 mL of juice and give another 15 mL in 15 minutes.
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benefit to vitamin E supplements. I'm concerned that my vitamin E intake may be low since I purposefully keep my calorie intake low so I don't gain any body fat and I follow a low-fat diet. Someone told me that when you take high levels of vitamin E it actually has an opposite effect and it is no longer works as an antioxidant, but I don't think that is true.". Vitamin E intake may be low when calorie and fat intakes are low. a. Correct statement b. Incorrect statement
Bile salts play a role in absorption of water-soluble vitamins
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Of the following minerals, which is found in the body in the lowest amount?
a. Iron b. Calcium c. Potassium d. Sodium e. Phosphorus