Phosphorus deficiency is rare because of the abundance of phosphorus in most foods
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Hair loss associated with eating raw eggs may be reversed by treatment with ____.?
A) ?niacin B) ?thiamin C) ?biotin D) ?ascorbic acid
Which of the following is true of catabolism?
A) It converts excess energy into large energy-storing molecules for later use. B) It releases energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate. C) It constructs proteins that repair damaged tissues in the body. D) It uses energy to construct complex molecules from simpler ones.
A poor Asian American refugee who has been eating polished white rice has been experiencing loss of appetite, weight loss, memory loss, confusion, muscle weakness, pain, numbness, and tingling in the feet and hands. Her diagnosis is
A) ariboflavinosis. B) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. C) beriberi. D) pellagra.
Which two minerals need special attention in the diets of all vegetarians?
a. iodine and iron b. iron and zinc c. calcium and phosphorus d. magnesium and sodium e. potassium and manganese