_______________ is fissuring and scaling at the corners or angles of the mouth that may be a sign or symptom of riboflavin, folate, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, or iron deficiency.

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


Cheilosis

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CCK stimulates the release of bile.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The energy-yielding nutrients are __________.

What will be an ideal response?

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The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The caloric values found in food composition tables have been determined by:

a. direct calorimetry. b. indirect calorimetry. c. laboratory observation. d. controlled reaction rates.

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