A vitamin C deficiency that results from a low consumption of fruits and vegetables would be termed a(n) __________.

A) secondary deficiency
B) irreversible deficiency
C) primary deficiency
D) irrelevant deficiency


Ans: C) primary deficiency

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) the scientific method. B) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. C) epidemiology. D) hypothesis.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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