In susceptible persons, high blood pressure may be associated with prolonged excessive intake of ________.

A. iron
B. potassium
C. magnesium
D. sodium


Answer: D

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During the implementation of an urban community nutrition program it was discovered that items packaged into food baskets could not be eaten by many of those receiving the donations due to religious practices. Which step in the program planning process should have noted this fact?

a. development of a management system b. program evaluation c. review of a community needs assessment d. identification of funding sources

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