What is a feature of vitamin D?
A) ?The bioavailability of vitamin D from soy milk is low.
B) ?Lifeguards on southern beaches have increased risk for vitamin D toxicity.
C) ?Only about one-half of the world's population relies on sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition.
D) ?Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity.
D
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a. segmentation. b. peristalsis. c. cardiospasm. d. pendular movements.
Bernetta has an autoimmune disease that affects salivary glands. As a result of this condition, Bernetta ________.
A. develops numerous stomach ulcers B. cannot tolerate eating cold foods C. has trouble swallowing D. digests food too rapidly
A cluster of disorders resulting from inadequate circulation of blood to parts of the heart is called:
a. stroke. b. heart disease. c. high cholesterol. d. high blood pressure.
What nutritional supplement may help stabilize weight in cancer patients on oral diets experiencing progressive, unintentional weight loss?
a. B-complex vitamin b. probiotics c. PC-SPES d. dark chocolate e. omega-3 fatty acids