The World Health Organization estimates "a significant proportion of diarrheal disease can be prevented through

A) food fortification."
B) safe drinking water and adequate sanitation and hygiene."
C) education."
D) better land management."


B

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Patient X presents with the following signs and symptoms: elevated blood alcohol level; pain, paresthesia, and numbness in the hands and feet; and atrophy of calf muscles and weakness. What primary and/or secondary nutrient deficiency is the patient is most likely experiencing related to excessive alcohol intake?

a. Iron b. Pyridoxine c. Folic acid d. Thiamin

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Pernicious anemia is classified as a type of

A) cogulation disorder. B) autoimmune disease. C) macrocytic anemia. D) microcytic anemia.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the risk for obesity?

a. It is higher in fraternal than identical twins b. It is associated more with environment than genetics c. It is usually higher in people with more brown adipose tissue d. It is higher in people who have obese friends, siblings, or a spouse

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