Following a well-balanced diet and avoiding eating large fish during the prenatal period reduces the risk of methylmercury contamination and its impact on the nervous system development during pregnancy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Vitamin B6 is a collective name for several related compounds, including
A) pyridoxine. B) folic acid. C) choline. D) cobalamin.
The RDA for protein is 0.8 g/kg/day. Todd is 5'10" and weighs 80 kg (about 175 pounds). According to the RDA, he requires
A. 6.4 grams of protein per day. B. 64 grams of protein per day. C. 640 grams of protein per day. D. none of the above; this cannot be determined based on the information provided.
Which of the following describes an association between vitamin A and vision?
a. Retinoic acid is the form required for synthesis of retinoblasts. b. Light causes retinal to shift from a cis to a trans configuration. c. Retinol is the form bound to beta-carotene in the corneal membrane. d. Pigment molecules in the retina are composed of a molecule of vitamin A bound to an omega-3 fatty acid. e. Retinol protects the visual cortex from teratogenic chemicals.
Bacterial overgrowth syndrome is treated by both correcting the underlying cause and administering medications such as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word