What is the major cause of iron deficiency?

A) ?blood loss
B) ?poor nutrition
C) ?hereditary defect
D) ?parasitic infections of the GI tract


B

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Describe a bedside swallowing assessment. What are the background and training requirements of a speech-language pathologist?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is true of riboflavin?

Insufficient intake of riboflavin in pregnant women causes neural tube defects in the fetus. Riboflavin toxicity causes a disease known as beriberi. Riboflavin deficiency does not cause any adverse effects on the body. Riboflavin is a precursor of vitamin A. Ultraviolet light and irradiation destroy riboflavin.

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Diets high in saturated and trans fats ____ the risk of heart disease

A. Modulate B. Lower C. Increase D. Do not impace

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Cholesterol is a precursor of which vitamin?

a. vitamin K b. vitamin C c. vitamin D d. vitamin B12

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