The deficiency of which mineral causes Keshan disease?

a. Iron
b. Zinc
c. Selenium
d. Molybdenum
e. Copper


Answer: C

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Marcy. b. Lucy needs fewer calories and more proteins than Marcy. c. Marcy needs more calories and more carbohydrates than Lucy. d. Marcy needs less carbohydrates and more proteins than Lucy. e. Since Lucy and Marcy are nearly the same heights, weights, and ages, their nutritional needs are nearly the same.

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A PN regimen than contains 1L of D50W and 1L of 7% Aminosyn provides how many non-protein calories?

a. 300 b. 1400 c. 1700 d. 2000

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

1. Individuals with alcoholic liver disease can experience a fatty liver and deterioration of the liver that develops into alcohol-related hepatitis and cirrhosis. 2. Damage to the fetus of a pregnant Mom who consumes alcohol can be reversed by eating right. 3. The proven, safe amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can consume is one alcoholic beverage that contains no congeners.

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The salad's base or under-liner is

a. green leafy vegetables. b. pasta or some grain. c. cottage cheese or meat. d. gelatin, whipped or not. e. the salad's foundation.

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