If a patient is in a health state that is subclinical or presymptomatic of disease, what should be the focus of nutrition intervention?
a. Palliative care to relieve discomfort and maintain dignity.
b. Diagnosis and treatment to reduce severity and duration of the disease.
c. Primary prevention strategies to maintain health.
d. Early identification and intervention to prevent or delay progression.
d
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A) ?vanadium B) ?arsenic C) ?cobalt D) ?boron
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a. starch b. proteins c. fat d. vitamins e. minerals
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.