Which of the following is true of a conditionally essential nutrient?
A) It is not normally required by the body for regular functions.
B) It is a nonessential nutrient that becomes essential under certain circumstances.
C) It is produced by the body under distress.
D) It is normally an essential nutrient but sometimes not required for body functions.
B
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A. serotonin B. estrogen C. parathyroid hormone D. insulin
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A) ?weight gain B) ?hypertension C) ?spontaneous abortions D) ?fetal alcohol syndrome
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A. overweight B. obese class III C. obese class II D. obese class I
The types of fat that are most deleterious to the health of the body are:
a. saturated fat and trans fat. b. omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. c. monosaturated and unsaturated fat. d. polyunsaturated fat and high-density lipoprotein.