All of the following are characteristic of thiamin nutrition EXCEPT
a. severe deficiency may lead to edema.
b. severe deficiency may occur without edema.
c. recommended intakes are stated in "equivalents."
d. recommended intakes are based primarily on participation in enzyme activity.
c
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