What can you determine from the Nutrition Facts label about the vitamin A content of this cereal?
a. The vitamin A will be poorly absorbed because it is the precursor form

b. This is an excellent source of vitamin A because of the large amount that is added.
c. Pregnant women should avoid this cereal because the vitamin A content is too low.
d. Milk added to the cereal contributes a moderate amount of vitamin A in addition to what is in the cereal.
e. Vitamin A has been added as an antioxidant preservative.


d

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a. anemia b. poor circulation c. insulin resistance d. hypothyroidism

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Low blood levels of ________ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm, a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.  

A. chloride B. sodium C. glucose D. potassium

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Which statement is true?

a. People with the nephrotic syndrome are often unable to control blood lipids adequately by diet alone, and they may need to have lipid-lowering medications prescribed for them. b. A protein intake of 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day is recommended to minimize loss of lean body mass in nephrotic syndrome. c. Edema secondary to nephrotic syndrome should be controlled through dietary sodium restriction, because diuretics cannot be used. d. The nutrients thiamin and niacin represent the greatest deficiency risks for individuals with nephrotic syndrome.

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Healing that occurs from the bottom of the injury upward to the surface is called:

a. healing by second intention. b. healing by first intention. c. healing by tertiary intention.

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