In older adults, adequate status of which of the following micronutrients is CRITICAL to maintain the health of the immune system, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, pancreas, and possibly even the brain?

A) vitamin D B) copper C) vitamin A D) folate


A

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A) principle of progressive overload B) principle of specificity C) principle of individuality D) principle of hard/easy

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a. potassium and vitamin A. b. iron and vitamin C. c. calcium and vitamin B12. d. sodium and vitamin E.

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