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.
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.
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
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