Severe folate deficiency is rare in the U.S. because
A. folate is required to be added to enriched grain products.
B. Americans consume plenty of folate-rich vegetables.
C. folate is added to the water supply.
D. an adequate amount of folate is made by bacteria residing in the large intestine.
A
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A. the concerns about contamination of imported foods because of less stringent production practices. B. the need for more education about foods to avoid while traveling. C. the prohibitive restrictions on food importation into the United States. D. the possibility that the food supply might be targeted by a terrorist group in order to harm many people.
What term is given to the condition of a female athlete who has an eating disorder and develops amenorrhea and osteoporosis?
a. Female athlete triad b. Triathlete medical disorder c. High stress tertiary disorder d. Nonadaptable training syndrome e. Athletic hormonal disruption
What would be the best beverage to give a child who falls asleep while sucking a bottle?
A) Diluted juice B) Water C) Milk D) Skim milk E) Formula
Red wine is thought to reduce the risk of heart disease for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
1.the pigments act as antioxidants. 2.it may decrease the tendency of blood to clot. 3.it may decrease the tendency of LDL cholesterol to stick to plaque. 4.it lowers blood pressure.