Rickets is characterized by inadequate maturation and mineralization of the cartilaginous growth plate and inadequate mineralization of the organic matrix within the bones of children

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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a. weight for age percentile >85th to 94th b. weight for age percentile >95th c. weight for length percentile >95th d. BMI for age percentile >85th to 94th e. BMI for age percentile >95th

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A cobalt deficiency may lead to ____.?

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a. Incidence b. Prevalence c. Ratio d. Risk

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