An overt deficiency of _______________ is linked to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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


vitamin D

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

A stretching session to improving ?exibility should last 30 to 50 minutes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

By the time the contents of the GI tract reach the ________, the three energy-yielding nutrients have been digested.

a. pharynx b. ileum c. stomach d. duodenum e. pancreas

Nutritional Science

Which of the following statements about excessive sugar consumption is true?

a. It causes cancer. b. It causes heart disease. c. It causes dental caries. d. It causes hyperactive behavior in children.

Nutritional Science

All of the following are recommendations for a diet during middle and old age EXCEPT:

1. “Drastically restrict calories.” 2. “Select nutrient-dense foods.” 3. “Emphasize low-fat dairy products.” 4. “Eat adequate fiber.”

Nutritional Science