The most common nutrient deficiency among infants and young children is ___ deficiency

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: iron

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Any disease that produces _____ malabsorption can bring about deficiencies of vitamins A, D, E, and K

a. calcium b. protein c. carbohydrate d. fat e. medication

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Approximately how many pounds of total sugars are consumed by the average U.S. resident each year?

a. 25 b. 65 c. 95 d. 190

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Antonio has severe chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To reduce his likelihood of developing heartburn, his physician recommended that he ________.

A. increase his intake of solid fats B. avoid overeating during meals C. take a multivitamin/multimineral pill before meals D. decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables

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Which food can be safely consumed by a person with celiac disease?

A) Beer B) Corn on the cob C) Rye bread D) Vegetarian meat substitutes E) All of the above

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