Nutrients can be classified as essential or nonessential. All of the following are reasons why a nutrient could be considered an essential nutrient except

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vitamin A is essential because consuming too much supplemental vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

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Mr. McKinley asks you about the possibility of bariatric surgery for a young cousin who is 10 years old. What are the criteria for bariatric surgery in children and adolescents?

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The FIGHT BAC! food safety program includes the following tips for keeping food safe from bacteria:

A. boil, freeze, dry, salt. B. bake, sterilize, freeze, label. C. clean, separate, chill, cook. D. scrub, irradiate, cook, freeze.

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Discuss the systemic effects of inflammation

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A complex illness that results from excessive protein intake is called:

a. bulimia. b. kwashiorkor. c. marasmus. d. rabbit fever.

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