What makes biochemical assessment such an important aspect of a person's nutritional status?
A) It identifies abnormalities in the utilization of nutrients.
B) It predicts abnormal utilization of nutrients.
C) It reflects the tissue level of a given nutrient.
D) It predicts metabolic abnormalities in nutritional intake.
Ans: C
Feedback: Biochemical assessment reflects both the tissue level of a given nutrient and any abnormality of metabolism in the utilization of nutrients. Option A is incorrect because biochemical assessment identifies abnormalities of metabolism when utilizing nutrients; options B and D are incorrect because biochemical assessment is not predictive.
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